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Book SynopsisInformed by sociological theory and recent empirical analysis, the new edition of this classic textbook is an accessible account of the major social divisions that structure social life. Written by experts, it covers an unrivalled range of social divisions, diversity and inequalities. This is an invaluable sourcebook for social science students.
Trade Review"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
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Part 1 ~ The Persistence of Social Divisions Defining and Explaining 'Social Divisions' ~ Geoff Payne Class and Stratification ~ Eric Harrison and John Scott Gender ~ Pamela Abbott Race ~ John Solomos Part 2 ~ Social Structures and Inequalities Education ~ Diane Reay Work ~ Tim Strangleman Poverty ~ Lucinda Platt Elites ~ Daniel Smith Global Social Divisions ~ Robert Holton Part 3 ~ Social Divisions and the Body Sexuality ~ Sue Scott and Stevi Jackson Age ~ Stephen Hunt and Liz Frost Disability ~ Ruth Garbutt and David Saltiel Health ~ Clare Bambra and Geoff Payne Part 4 ~ Inclusion, Exclusion and Inequality Social Identites ~ Steph Lawler National Identity ~ David McCrone Religion ~ Michael Rosie Community ~ Graham Crow and Catherine Maclean Social Divisions as a Sociological Perspective ~ Geoff Payne
