Approaches to Class Analysis
Download or Read eBook Approaches to Class Analysis PDF written by Erik Olin Wright and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Erik Olin Wright |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2005-07-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0521843049 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780521843041 |
Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Approaches to Class Analysis by : Erik Olin Wright
Book excerpt: Sociologists disagree not only on how best to define "class" but also as to its general role in social theory and continued relevance to sociological analysis. This book explores the theoretical foundations of six major perspectives of class through the contributions of experts in the field. While some assume that classes have largely dissolved, others believe class remains one of the fundamental forms of social inequality and social power. Moreover, some see class as a narrow economic phenomenon, while others adopt an expansive conception.