Social Divisions

Inequality and Diversity in Britain

Eric Harrison editor Geoff Payne editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Policy Press

Published:22nd Apr '20

Should be back in stock very soon

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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.

"Written by a highly distinguished set of sociologists, this is a standout text with its extensive coverage of so many dimensions of social divisions in one volume." Lavinia Mitton, University of Kent
“A valuable resource that gets to grips with the causes and effects of the many inequalities that damage the lives of so many people.” Chris Yuill, Robert Gordon University
“A welcome new edition. The chapters are bang up to date. An invaluable text for new cohorts of students in sociology and the social sciences.” Fiona Devine, The University of Manchester

ISBN: 9781447355120

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512 pages

4th New edition