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Originally published in 1971, this was the first text on community
studies which analysed the major empirical work in this field in a
comparative perspective. It is concerned both with the sociology of
community and the sociology of community studies. It takes both the
findings of individual studies and the research process itself as
significant sociological data in their own right, and it asks
continually: how do we know what we know about communities?
Community Studies is, then, not only a contribution to that
particular field but also to our understanding of the interaction
between theory and method in sociology. Studies are analysed from
North and Latin America, Britain and Western Europe, and India. Two
central problems, stratification and power, are considered at
greater length. This book would prove to be an invaluable
introduction not only for students of sociology but also for
architects, planners and all those who had an interest in the
community at the time. Its authors were, and had been, actively
engaged in field research in this area.
Originally published in 1971, this was the first text on community
studies which analysed the major empirical work in this field in a
comparative perspective. It is concerned both with the sociology of
community and the sociology of community studies. It takes both the
findings of individual studies and the research process itself as
significant sociological data in their own right, and it asks
continually: how do we know what we know about communities?
Community Studies is, then, not only a contribution to that
particular field but also to our understanding of the interaction
between theory and method in sociology. Studies are analysed from
North and Latin America, Britain and Western Europe, and India. Two
central problems, stratification and power, are considered at
greater length. This book would prove to be an invaluable
introduction not only for students of sociology but also for
architects, planners and all those who had an interest in the
community at the time. Its authors were, and had been, actively
engaged in field research in this area.
First Published in 1983. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
First Published in 1974. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
The book incorporates three alternative conceptions of class. Erik
Olin Wright's structural Marxist account is set alongside John
Goldthorpe's occupational class schema, and the Registrar-General's
prestige and skill-related categories. The authors use their unique
data on inequality and conflict in contemporary Britain to provide,
for the first time, a rigourous comparison of Marxist, sociological
and official class frameworks. The book ranges widely across such
topics as sectionalism in the workforce; privatism of families and
individuals; fatalism; gender and class processes; sectoral
production and consumption cleavages. The authors conclude that
class is still crucial in structuring economic, political and
social life.
Review of the hardback edition: 'There are some very thought
provoking findings here. While ideologues of neither thge left nor
the right will discover much ammunition form their causes, those
who expect sociologists to give us an objective account of the
structure of our society and how it is changing will find this
essential and very rewarding reading. The publication of this book,
by any standards, represents a major landmark in the development of
British social research. - Times Higher Education Supplement ..."It
is a modern scholarly monogragh, sharply focused on issues of
importance, technically competent, clear and well written. This is
the first paperback edition of a book widely acclaimed upon first
publication as a major contribution to the study of contemporary
British class structure. The book incorporates three alternative
conceptions of class. Erik Olin Wright's structural Marxist account
is set alongside John Goldthorpe's occupational class schema, and
the Registrar-General's prestige and skill-related categories. The
authors use their unique data on inequality and conflict in
contemporary Britain to provide, for the first time, a rigourous
comparison of Marxist, sociological and official class frameworks.
The book ranges widely across such topics as sectionalism in the
workforce; privatism of families and individuals; fatalism; gender
and class processes; sectoral production and consumption cleavages.
The authors conclude that class is still crucial in structuring
economic, political and social life.
This title available in eBook format. Click here for more
information.
Visit our eBookstore at: www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk.
A classic introductory text for students. Major sociological
theories are clearly explained and it is shown how they can
illuminate contemporary social problems.
This title available in eBook format. Click here for more
information.
Visit our eBookstore at: www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk.
First Published in 1974. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
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