Social Divisions by Catherine Maclean

Social Divisions by Catherine Maclean

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Informed by sociological theory and recent empirical analysis, the new edition of this classic textbook is an accessible account of the major social divisions that structure social life. Written by experts, it covers an unrivalled range of social divisions, diversity and inequalities. This is an invaluable sourcebook for social science students.

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Social Divisions by Catherine Maclean

Informed by sociological theory and recent empirical analysis, the new edition of this classic textbook is an accessible account of the major social divisions that structure social life. Written by experts, it covers an unrivaled range of social divisions, diversity and inequalities.
"Written by a highly distinguished set of sociologists, this is a standout text with its extensive coverage of so many dimensions of social divisions in one volume" Lavinia Mitton, University of Kent
“A valuable resource that gets to grips with the causes and effects of the many inequalities that damage the lives of so many people.” Chris Yuill, Robert Gordon University
“A welcome new edition. The chapters are bang up to date. An invaluable text for new cohorts of students in sociology and the social sciences.” Fiona Devine, The University of Manchester

Geoff Payne is Research Associate in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University. A former President of the British Sociological Association, he has written and worked on social mobility, social inequalities, and social research methodology.

Eric Harrison is Senior Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Arts and Social Sciences at City, University of London, and Deputy Director of the European Social Survey. He has research interests in social stratification, social inequality, wellbeing and survey methodology.

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ISBN 13 9781447355120
ISBN 10 1447355121
Title Social Divisions
Author Geoff Payne
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Policy Press
Year published 2020-04-22
Number of pages 512
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.