Class boundaries in Europe: the bourdieusian approach in perspective

• Type: Book
• Date: 2022

Authors

Hugrée, Cédric (Editor) Other; Penissat, Étienne (Editor) Other; Spire, Alexis (Editor) Other; Hjellbrekke, Johs. (Editor) Other

Publisher

Routledge e Taylor & Francis

Abingdon

Indexing

Crossref

Other information

DOI: 10.4324/9781003223863

Abstract (EN): Drawing inspiration from Pierre Bourdieu’s social space theory, this book provides an unprecedent overview of class relations, covering topics such as class polarisation, cultural reproduction, political orientations, and globalisation. The book applies Bourdieusian social space approach to show how class boundaries have been maintained or transformed in different European countries. Based on quantiative data, it proposes a renewal of the analysis of distances, divides, and relations of domination between social classes, documenting objective and symbolic boundaries that form the basis of individuals’ living and working conditions in 11 European countries. Focusing on transformations of wealth inequalities, education strategies, and European labour markets, the book examines the role of cultural, economic and social capital. It will be of interest to students and scholars across the social sciences, in particular to those studying social and wealth inequalities in a comparative perspective and Master's students in European studies.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

Notes: Published November 30, 2022 by Routledge. Copyright Year 2023

No. of pages: 314

ISBN: 9781003223863

Electronic ISBN: 9781003223863