Social Divisions
Inequality and Diversity in Britain
4th Edition
Published on 22. April 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-1-4473-5512-0 (ISBN)
Description
Revised, updated and restructured to reflect the latest data and debates, the new edition of this classic textbook is an accessible account of the major social divisions that structure social life.
Drawing from extensive theoretical work and recent empirical analysis, it offers the most comprehensive sociological account of social inequalities, diversity and divisions currently available, written by leading experts in their fields.
With individual chapters that can be read as freestanding contributions and learning aids including key points, discussion questions and selected further readings at each chapter, this outstanding volume presents an invaluable introduction and sourcebook for social science students.
Drawing from extensive theoretical work and recent empirical analysis, it offers the most comprehensive sociological account of social inequalities, diversity and divisions currently available, written by leading experts in their fields.
With individual chapters that can be read as freestanding contributions and learning aids including key points, discussion questions and selected further readings at each chapter, this outstanding volume presents an invaluable introduction and sourcebook for social science students.
Reviews / Votes
"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 ManchesterMore details
Edition
4th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
761 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4473-5512-0 (9781447355120)
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Persons
Geoff Payne is a 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 a 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.
Eric Harrison is a 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.
Content
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part 1 ~ The Persistence of Social Divisions
Defining and Explaining 'Social Divisions' ~ Geoff Payne
Class and Stratification ~ Eric Harrison and John Scott
Gender ~ Pamela Abbott
Race ~ John Solomos
Part 2 ~ Social Structures and Inequalities
Education ~ Diane Reay
Work ~ Tim Strangleman
Poverty ~ Lucinda Platt
Elites ~ Daniel Smith
Global Social Divisions ~ Robert Holton
Part 3 ~ Social Divisions and the Body
Sexuality ~ Sue Scott and Stevi Jackson
Age ~ Stephen Hunt and Liz Frost
Disability ~ Ruth Garbutt and David Saltiel
Health ~ Clare Bambra and Geoff Payne
Part 4 ~ Inclusion, Exclusion and Inequality
Social Identites ~ Steph Lawler
National Identity ~ David McCrone
Religion ~ Michael Rosie
Community ~ Graham Crow and Catherine Maclean
Social Divisions as a Sociological Perspective ~ Geoff Payne
Introduction
Part 1 ~ The Persistence of Social Divisions
Defining and Explaining 'Social Divisions' ~ Geoff Payne
Class and Stratification ~ Eric Harrison and John Scott
Gender ~ Pamela Abbott
Race ~ John Solomos
Part 2 ~ Social Structures and Inequalities
Education ~ Diane Reay
Work ~ Tim Strangleman
Poverty ~ Lucinda Platt
Elites ~ Daniel Smith
Global Social Divisions ~ Robert Holton
Part 3 ~ Social Divisions and the Body
Sexuality ~ Sue Scott and Stevi Jackson
Age ~ Stephen Hunt and Liz Frost
Disability ~ Ruth Garbutt and David Saltiel
Health ~ Clare Bambra and Geoff Payne
Part 4 ~ Inclusion, Exclusion and Inequality
Social Identites ~ Steph Lawler
National Identity ~ David McCrone
Religion ~ Michael Rosie
Community ~ Graham Crow and Catherine Maclean
Social Divisions as a Sociological Perspective ~ Geoff Payne