Few themes have been as central to sociology as 'class' and yet
class remains a perpetually contested idea. Sociologists disagree
not only on how best to define the concept of class but on its
general role in social theory and indeed on its continued relevance
to the sociological analysis of contemporary society. Some people
believe that classes have largely dissolved in contemporary
societies; others believe class remains one of the fundamental
forms of social inequality and social power. Some see class as a
narrow economic phenomenon whilst others adopt an expansive
conception that includes cultural dimensions as well as economic
conditions. This 2005 book explores the theoretical foundations of
six major perspectives of class with each chapter written by an
expert in the field. It concludes with a conceptual map of these
alternative approaches by posing the question: 'If class is the
answer, what is the question?'
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