The Social Analysis of Class Structure
The Social Analysis of Class Structure

Author: Frank Parkin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-05-11

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 1351067265

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Originally published in 1974, The Social Analysis of Class Structure is an edited collection addressing class formation and class relations in industrial society. The range and variety of the contributions provide a useful guide to the central concerns of British sociology in the 1970s. Encompassing general theorizing and empirical investigation, the book examines the treatment of crucial issues of the day, such as the relationships between race and class formation, and sexual subordination, as well addressing historical questions such as the Victorian labour aristocracy and the incorporation of the working class.

The Class Matrix
The Class Matrix

Author: Vivek Chibber

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2022-02-08

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 067424513X

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Class structure -- Class formation -- Consent, coercion, and resignation -- Agency, contingency, and all that -- How capitalism endures.

Class Structure and Income Determination
Class Structure and Income Determination

Author: Erik Olin Wright

Publisher:

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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Monograph on social structure and income distribution inequities in capitalist countries in light of Marxism social theory - examines social implications of advanced capitalism, income of the working class, occupational status and equal opportunities (by race and sex), and proposes appropriate statistical methodologies for use in quantitative evaluations. Bibliography pp. 261 to 266 and graphs.

The Debate on Classes
The Debate on Classes

Author: Erik Olin Wright

Publisher: Verso

Published: 1998-09-17

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9781859842805

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"Erik Olin Wright's Classes was hailed on publication, by the American Journal of Sociology, as 'almost certain to be the most important book on social classes' of the decade. The Debate on Classes brings together major critics of Wright's work to assess the adequacy of his theory. Also included are Wright's own spirited responses and reformulations in the light of these criticisms, thereby presenting the reader with an open, scholarly discussion in which intellectual collaboration develops an understanding of the impact of class on the wider terrain of culture and politics.".

The Development of a Theory of Social Structure and Personality
The Development of a Theory of Social Structure and Personality

Author: Melvin L. Kohn

Publisher: Union Bridge Books

Published: 2019-04-30

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1785270672

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In The Development of a Theory of Social Structure and Personality Melvin Kohn, a pioneer in the cross-national, comparative and collaborative study of social structure and personality examines his sociological research spanning a six-decade career to articulate a theory of social structure and personality.

Central Problems in Social Theory
Central Problems in Social Theory

Author: Anthony Giddens

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1979-11-29

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780520039759

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"One of the most creative among the younger generation of critical social theorists, Giddens stands alone in his concern for the classical tradition on sociology; but he also makes brilliant use of the latest philosophical and theoretical work of several contemporary schools and disciplines. A very important book for all of social science."—Jeffrey C. Alexander

Development of Class Structure in Eastern Europe
Development of Class Structure in Eastern Europe

Author: Aleksander Gella

Publisher: SUNY Press

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9780887068331

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Emphasizing the development of class structure, this book is the first in English to describe the historical and social development of Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Romania from medieval feudalism to modern capitalism. Historically these countries have maintained mostly peaceful relations among themselves in the past and now share the common characteristic of being Soviet "satellites." The author has devoted particular attention to Poland because of its unique political system, as well as its greater size, population, and cultural influence. The book is divided into three sections: part one reviews the early history and social structure of each country; part two provides a sociological analysis of social classes and their evolution over centuries; and part three examines the effect that World War II has had on these social classes.

Inequality
Inequality

Author: Lisa A. Keister

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-01-23

Total Pages: 615

ISBN-13: 1139504495

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Social stratification is the grouping of people based on income, wealth, political influence and other characteristics. Widely recognized categories such as upper, middle and lower class reflect the presence of social stratification in all societies. Inequality refers to the inevitable disparities in people's positions in this structure. The research presented in this book ranges from studies of income and wealth disparities to analyses of the nature of the class system. This textbook reflects a hybrid approach to studying stratification. It addresses the knowledge accumulated by stratification scholars and challenges students to apply this information to their social world. The authors include a wide range of topics and provide current research to round out their discussions. Each chapter includes a list of key concepts, questions for thought, suggested exercises and multimedia resources.

Understanding Class
Understanding Class

Author: Erik Olin Wright

Publisher: Verso Books

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1781689458

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Leading sociologist examines how different readings of class enrich our understanding of capitalism Few ideas are more contested today than “class.” Some have declared its death, while others insist on its centrality to contemporary capitalism. It is said its relevance is limited to explaining individuals’ economic conditions and opportunities, while at the same time argued that it is a structural feature of macro-power relations. In Understanding Class, leading left sociologist Erik Olin Wright interrogates the divergent meanings of this fundamental concept in order to develop a more integrated framework of class analysis. Beginning with the treatment of class in Marx and Weber, proceeding through the writings of Charles Tilly, Thomas Piketty, Guy Standing, and others, and finally examining how class struggle and class compromise play out in contemporary society, Understanding Class provides a compelling view of how to think about the complexity of class in the world today.