Social Divisions

by Geoff Payne (Editor)

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  Paperback
  2000

  $3.24

  This view of social fragmentation, inequality and cohesion comprises commissioned articles exploring the key divisions in contemporary society. It includes chapters on class, gender and ethnicity and also dedicated coverage of national identity, age, childhood, sexuality, disability, health, and community. Designed to be both free standing and to contribute to an overall perspective, each chapter comprehensively covers theories and current patterns, offering a critical guide to its field.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.24

  Society consists of people sharply divided from one another, living different lives and identifying themselves in distinct ways. The social inequalities that underlie these divisions take many forms. This updated and expanded second edition of a successful text explores each of the social divisions. The book includes three major new chapters, on religion, poverty and elites, bringing it up to date with current research and teaching practices. Written by leading academics in each field, with additional pedagogical features, this is a crucial book for all students studying social divisions.