Class: Key Concept in Sociology
- ISBN-10
- 1134927614
- ISBN-13
- 9781134927616
- Series
- Class
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-02-20
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Stephen Edgell
Description
This succinct introductory text argues that class remains a key concept in sociology. The author examines the classic contributions of Marx and Weber and the recent works of Wright and Goldthorpe. The book provides students with an accessible review of class structures, social mobility, inequality, politics and the potential classlessnes of Britain and America.
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