The Inheritance of Inequality
1st Edition
Published on 31. March 2023
210 pages
978-1-000-83551-9 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1980 at a time when the discipline of sociology was still relatively young in Australia, The Inheritance of Inequality is an important contribution to the study of social mobility in Australia. The book is based on findings from a survey of nearly 5,000 Australians who were interviewed about their family backgrounds and occupational careers. In its scope and sample size, the survey was unique among non-governmental Australian studies. It went beyond the findings of earlier surveys, giving broader understanding of social mobility and stratification. The book sets out the processes by which Australians have found their place in the world of work in the 20th Century. Factors tending to enhance or frustrate attainment are identified and the degree to which Australia is an egalitarian society is assessed.
Reviews / Votes
Reviews of the original edition of The Inheritance of Inequality:'...an excellent study...makes a significant contribution to our general knowledge of the status attainment process.' Kazuo Yamaguchi, American Journal of Sociology, Volume 88, No. 5.
More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-1-000-83551-9 (9781000835519)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Leonard Broom | F. L. Jones | Patrick Mcdonnell
The Inheritance of Inequality
Book
02/2025
1st Edition
Routledge
€46.50
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Leonard Broom | F. L. Jones | Patrick Mcdonnell
The Inheritance of Inequality
Book
03/2023
1st Edition
Routledge
€125.90
Shipment within 10-20 days
Persons
Leonard Broom was distinguished Professor of Sociology. FL Jones, Patrick McDonnell, Trevor Williams.
Content
1. Introduction 2. The Socioeconomic Career: A Basic Model 3. Education and Career Beginnings 4. Careers and Career Contingencies 5. Status and Income Appendix: Estimating the Effects of Education and Experience 6. Status Attainment over Three Generations.
