Social inequalities in comparative perspective /
This unique collection of original essays brings a comparative perspective to issues of social inequality. First-rate sociologists from around the world have contributed to this exciting and rigorous volume, drawing upon their own research in the fields of race and ethnicity, class and inequality, a...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Malden, MA :
Blackwell Pub.,
2004.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
| Summary: | This unique collection of original essays brings a comparative perspective to issues of social inequality. First-rate sociologists from around the world have contributed to this exciting and rigorous volume, drawing upon their own research in the fields of race and ethnicity, class and inequality, and gender and sexuality. Qualitative research on social inequalities is enjoying increasing prominence in the sub-discipline of social stratification because it addresses issues of culture, identity, experience, meaning and process. This collection is at the cutting edge of the study of social inequalities and identifies new directions of thinking about and doing research on race, class and gender in a stimulating and innovative way. Examples of race, class or gender inequalities are considered from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, France, Portugal, Finland, and Japan. Each essay reflects on methodological issues and the strengths of qualitative research, and examines how new areas of research contribute to new ways of thinking. As a whole, these essays encourage students to see the study of social inequalities as central to a sociological understanding of contemporary societies in the twenty-first century. |
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| Item Description: | Wiley EBA |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 318 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780470753576 0470753579 1405143126 9781405143127 1281213772 9781281213778 0470704187 9780470704189 9786611213770 6611213775 |
