This volume presents a systematic discussion of the leading theoretical approaches to social stratification. It is both an accessible overview and a distinctive contribution to the analysis of class; status and power. John Scott argues that Max Weber's conceptual framework - reconstructed and enlarged - provides the basis for integrating what have been considered up to now as divergent approaches to stratification studies. Marxist theories of class and economic division; normative functionalist theories of status and cultural division; and elitist theories of command and authoritarian division all find their place in the proposed framework. Each theoretical approach is illustrated through empirical investigations undertaken by writers associated with them. Recent work by Dahrendorf; Wright and Goldthorpe is also examined; and it is shown how their arguments contribute to a theoretical synthesis in the analysis of stratification. Stratification and Power will be much appreciated by students and academics alike in the social sciences. The clarity of its style and the significance of its contribution have made it a leading text in its field.
#32630 in Books Loewen; James W. 2006-10-03 2006-10-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.40 x 6.12l; 1.38 #File Name: 0743294483576 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy REAL MERCHANTGREAT READ..VERY.. .INFORMATIVE1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic read!By MMSEverything you need to know about Sundown Towns. The research is astounding fascinating! Most believe that these occurrences were predominantly in the south but this book proves that the north was just as discriminatory but on an often more discreet level. One would need to have lived or traveled to those northern towns to know just how discriminating they were towards blacks.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This book explains the extent of institutionalized white supremacy across ...By Caroline BorduinThis book explains the extent of institutionalized white supremacy across the United States. Very data heavy - which can be a bit much at times; but shows how many towns; cities and suburbs in the country used every measure to keep black people from living in their boundaries.
