Social stratification and inequality : class conflict in historical, comparative, and global perspective
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Social stratification and inequality : class conflict in historical, comparative, and global perspective
McGraw-Hill, c2012
8th ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. R1-R48) and indexes
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Description
The 8th edition of Social Stratification and Inequality continues to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date exploration of the economic and social divisions in human societies. Extensive comparative information, as well as an overview of how social stratification has changed and evolved over time, gives readers a global perspective on class conflict. Praised for its thorough research and scholarship, Social Stratification and Inequality includes current statistics and the latest trends in the field.
Table of Contents
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Perspectives and Concepts in the Study of Social Stratification Chapter 2: Dimensions of Inequality in the United States Chapter 3: Social Stratification in Human Societies: The History of Inequality
PART TWO: EXPLANATIONS OF SOCIAL STRATIFICATION: STRATIFICATION THEORIES Chapter 4: Social Stratification Theory: Early Statements Chapter 5: Modern Theories of Social Stratification
PART THREE: THE AMERICAN CLASS STRUCTUREChapter 6: The Upper Class Chapter 7: The Corporate ClassChapter 8: The Middle and Working Classes Chapter 9: Poverty and the Political Economy of WelfareChapter 10: Gender Stratification and Inequalities:The Persistence of AscriptionChapter 11: Inequalities of Race and Ethnicity: The Persistence of Ascription
PART FOUR: THE PROCESS OF SOCIAL STRATIFICATIONChapter 12: Social Mobility: Class Ascription and AchievementChapter 13: The Process of Legitimation
PART FIVE: SOCIAL STRATIFICATION BEYOND THE UNITED STATESChapter 14: The World Stratification System: Dominance and Competition among Core NationsChapter 15: Social Stratification in Japan and Germany: Contrasting Forms of Political-EconomyChapter 16: World Stratification and Globalization: The Poor of This Earth
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