Inequality in its many forms is becoming an ever greater problem in
modern society. The revised edition of this popular book explains
why it is so important to understand class and stratification, and
how the tools used to analyse these divisions can help us to
understand and confront problems of inequality.
This third edition of Class and Stratification has been
extensively revised, expanded and updated, incorporating
discussions of contemporary economic and social change. It includes
discussions of political and economic neoliberalism and its impacts
as well as developments in social theory, such as the emphasis on
'individualization' and the 'cultural turn'. New to this edition is
a chapter focusing on 'cultural' approaches to class analysis,
which together with established approaches are used to explore new
developments in social mobility, educational opportunity, and
social polarization.
The book will be essential reading for upper-level undergraduate
and postgraduate students in the social sciences seeking to
understand the changing face of social inequality. By highlighting
the damage increasing inequality is causing to the social fabric,
the book reveals the important part class continues to play in our
lives today.
General
Imprint: |
Polity Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
April 2008 |
First published: |
May 2008 |
Authors: |
R. Crompton
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Dimensions: |
248 x 173 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
192 |
Edition: |
3rd Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7456-3870-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
General
Promotions
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LSN: |
0-7456-3870-8 |
Barcode: |
9780745638706 |
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