Description
Book SynopsisSteven Threadgold’s study represents the first comprehensive engagement of Pierre Bourdieu’s influential sociology with affect theory. With empirical research and examples from sociology, it develops a theory of “Affective Affinities,” deepening our understanding of how everyday moments contribute to the construction and remaking of social class and aspects of inequalities. It identifies new ways to consider the strengths and weaknesses of Bourdieusian principles and their interaction with new developments in social theory. This is a stimulating read for students, researchers and academics across studies in youth, education, labour markets, pop culture, media, consumption and taste.
Trade Review"Threadgold's tour de force through the key concepts in Bourdieu’s work is convincing and the use of vignettes to introduce each chapter is illustrative and original." * Signe Ravn, University of Melbourne *
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Towards a Bourdieusian Sociology of Affective Practice Illusio, Social Gravity and Social Magic: Motivation and Aspirations Habitus: An Effective Resevoir of Immanent Dispositions Fields, Settings, Atmospheres The Affectivity of the Forms of Capitals Symbolic Violence and Affective Affinities Statis and Change: Innovators, Affective Poles, Reflexivity, Irony Homo Economicus Must Die: Towards a Figure of the Accumulated Being Conclusion
