Approaches to Class Analysis by Erik Olin Wright
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?'
'… a very useful book on the sociology of class… textbook-like coverage … excellent introductory and concluding chapters …' Anthropological Science
Erik Olin Wright is Vilas Distinguished Professor at the Department of Sociology, University of Wisconsin. His recent books include Deepening Democracy: Institutional Innovations in Empowered Participatory Governance (2003), Class Counts: Student Edition (Cambridge University Press, 2000) and Class Counts: Comparative Studies in Class Analysis (Cambridge University Press, 1997).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521603812 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521603811 |
| Title | Approaches to Class Analysis |
| Author | Erik Olin Wright |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2005-08-11 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
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