Class Boundaries in Europe: The Bourdieusian Approach in Perspective

This book provides an overview of class relations using Pierre Bourdieus social space theory, covering topics such as class polarisation, cultural reproduction, political orientations, and globalisation. It applies Bourdieusian social space approach to show how class boundaries have been maintained or transformed in different European countries, using quantiative data to document objective and symbolic boundaries. It examines the role of cultural, economic, and social capital in wealth inequalities, education strategies, and European labour markets and will be of interest to students and scholars across the social sciences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing inspiration from Pierre Bourdieus social space theory, this comprehensive book offers an unparalleled exploration of class relations, encompassing a wide range of topics such as class polarisation, cultural reproduction, political orientations, and globalisation. By applying Bourdieusian social space approach, the book demonstrates how class boundaries have been upheld or transformed across different European countries. Through the use of quantitative data, it proposes a fresh analysis of distances, divides, and relations of domination between social classes, documenting objective and symbolic boundaries that shape individuals' living and working conditions in 11 European countries.

The book delves into the transformations of wealth inequalities, education strategies, and European labour markets, examining the role of cultural, economic, and social capital. It will appeal to students and scholars across the social sciences, particularly those interested in studying social and wealth inequalities in a comparative context and Master's students in European studies.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 163 x 239 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032122670