Understanding Social Divisions

Informationen zum Autor Shaun Best is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Manchester, and author of Understanding Social Divisions , (2005) and A Beginner's Guide to Social Theory (2003, both SAGE). Klappentext The study of social divisions has dominated research within the social sciences since the nineteenth century. Understanding Social Divisions addresses the full range of social divisions in one volume while also considering the nature of social division in itself, in a comprehensive and accessible overview. Zusammenfassung The study of social divisions has dominated research within the social sciences since the nineteenth century. Understanding Social Divisions addresses the full range of social divisions in one volume while also considering the nature of social division in itself! in a comprehensive and accessible overview. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Placing Myself in the Social Divisions Class Division Disability and Mental Illness Race, Racism and Ethnic Diversity Gender and Sexuality State Sponsored Social Divisions Conclusions

Product details

• Authors: S. Best, Shaun Best, Best Shaun
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.02.2005
• EAN: 9780761942979
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-4297-9
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, Social classes, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity