Inheritance of Inequality

Originally published in 1980, 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.

List of contents

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.

About the author

Leonard Broom was distinguished Professor of Sociology. FL Jones, Patrick McDonnell, Trevor Williams.

Summary

Originally published in 1980, 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.

Product details

• Authors: Leonard Broom, Leonard Jones Broom, Broom Leonard, F. L. Jones, Patrick McDonnell, Trevor Williams
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2025
• EAN: 9781032433806
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3243380-6
• No. of pages: 206
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Inequality
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Social issues & processes, Sociology: work & labour, Social classes, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Social and ethical issues, Sociology: work and labour