Substantially re-written and updated, this new edition continues to highlightthe importance of class to sociological study. Examining key theory and fascinating research, it now explores social mobility, class transformations and the importance of culture to class formation. This is invaluable reading for those studying class in modern Britain. KEN ROBERTS Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work Studies at the University of Liverpool, UK. He is the author of many books, including 'Leisure and Lifestyle', 'Leisure in Contemporary Society 2e', 'The Leisure Industries 'and 'Youth in Transition'. He is a former chair of the World Leisure Research Commission and he is currently president of ISA RC13 (Sociology of Leisure). He was a member of the HEFCE RAE Panels for Sports-Related Studies in 1996 and 2001. INDICE: Introduction - Class Schemes and scales - Economic Change - The Working Class - Intermediate Classes - The Middle Class - the Upper Class - Social Mobility - Politics
- ISBN: 978-0-230-23866-4
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 272
- Fecha Publicación: 15/02/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido