Classes Power Conflict: Classical and Contemporary Debates

Anthony Giddens, David Held (eds.)

ISBN 10: 0520046277 / ISBN 13: 9780520046276

Editore: University of California Press, 1992

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Summary:Offers an introduction to debates and contemporary research in class inequalities, the division of labor, and the state. This book is suitable for courses in sociology and political science.

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• Titolo: Classes Power Conflict: Classical and Contemporary Debates
• Editore: University of California Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1992
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0520046277
• ISBN 13: 9780520046276
• Rilegatura: Soft cover
• Condizione: Very Good
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Sociology

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In recent years a remarkable range of new work has been produced dealing with class inequalities, the division of labor, and the state. In these writings scholars previously working in isolation from one another in sociology, economics, political science, and history have found common ground. Much of this work has been influenced by Marxist theory, but at the same time it has involved critiques of established Marxist views, and incorporated ideas drawn from other sources. These developments have until now not been reflected in existing course texts which are often diffusely concerned with “social stratification” and lack reference to contemporary theory.

Classes, Power, and Conflict breaks new ground in providing a comprehensive introduction to current debates and contemporary research. In also connects these to the classical sources, concentrating particularly on Marx, Lenin and Weber. The book therefore offers a comprehensive coverage of materials for students who have little or no prior acquaintance with the field. Each section of the book contains a substantial introduction, explaining and expanding on the themes of the selections contained within that section. Classes, Power, and Conflict can be expected to become the standard text for courses in sociology and political science.