Revised, updated and restructured to reflect the latest data and debates, the new edition of this classic textbook is an accessible account of the major social divisions that structure social life.
Drawing from extensive theoretical work and recent empirical analysis, it offers the most comprehensive sociological account of social inequalities, diversity and divisions currently available, written by leading experts in their fields.
With individual chapters that can be read as freestanding contributions and learning aids including key points, discussion questions and selected further readings at each chapter, this outstanding volume presents an invaluable introduction and sourcebook for social science students.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part 1 ~ The Persistence of Social Divisions
Defining and Explaining 'Social Divisions' ~ Geoff Payne
Class and Stratification ~ Eric Harrison and John Scott
Gender ~ Pamela Abbott
Race ~ John Solomos
Part 2 ~ Social Structures and Inequalities
Education ~ Diane Reay
Work ~ Tim Strangleman
Poverty ~ Lucinda Platt
Elites ~ Daniel Smith
Global Social Divisions ~ Robert Holton
Part 3 ~ Social Divisions and the Body
Sexuality ~ Sue Scott and Stevi Jackson
Age ~ Stephen Hunt and Liz Frost
Disability ~ Ruth Garbutt and David Saltiel
Health ~ Clare Bambra and Geoff Payne
Part 4 ~ Inclusion, Exclusion and Inequality
Social Identites ~ Steph Lawler
National Identity ~ David McCrone
Religion ~ Michael Rosie
Community ~ Graham Crow and Catherine Maclean
Social Divisions as a Sociological Perspective ~ Geoff Payne
