Theories of Social InequalityThomson/Nelson, 2007 - 256 oldal This best-selling text provides an incisive and engaging introduction to classical and contemporary sociological theory. Students are given a thorough explanation of the social construction of inequality based on a solid grounding in the work of the major classical theorists, such as Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim. The crucial role of power/domination unifies theoretical discussions. Updated perspectives in this new edition include the transnational or global level, regarding for example the issue of global terror. |
Tartalomjegyzék
Class and Social Inequality | 3 |
Biographical and Intellectual Sketch | 10 |
Summary | 33 |
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Gyakori szavak és kifejezések
action analysis Anthony Giddens approach argued assessment bases for inequality basic beliefs bureaucracy capitalism capitalist class capitalist society central chapter class relations class structure classical closure Collins complex concept of class concern consensus contemporary critics crucial Dahrendorf debate democracy discussion distinct division of labour domination Durkheim economic Émile Durkheim Erik Olin Erik Olin Wright especially ethnic example existence exploitation factor force future societies gender inequality Giddens Giddens's global hierarchies human ideas ideological important individual influence interaction interests involved issues Lenski major Marx and Engels Marx and Weber Marxist Max Weber means modern societies Nevertheless Nicos Poulantzas noted occupational organizations overall Parkin Parsons perspective petty bourgeoisie political position Poulantzas Poulantzas's power relations primarily problems production proletariat race recent role significant similar social change social inequality social structures socialist sociology sphere status groups stratification structural functionalism structural functionalists structural-functionalist struggle subordinate theorists Weberian workers Wright writers