Expressions of High Status: A Comparative Synthesis

Jean-Pascal Daloz's book is a groundbreaking study of social distinction worldwide, drawing on years of observation and 2,500 publications. It challenges existing analytical frameworks and presents an empirical synthesis of diverse expressions of high status. It is a valuable reference point for researchers and students across various fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 357 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book is a groundbreaking endeavor to compare representations and practices of social distinction across the globe and throughout history. It is based on extensive observations in numerous countries and a comprehensive review of over 2,500 multidisciplinary publications directly or indirectly related to this theme. In his previous theoretical volumes, The Sociology of Elite Distinction and Rethinking Social Distinction, Jean-Pascal Daloz has established himself as a leading scholar of symbolic social superiority from a comparative perspective. Building upon his previous work, this new empirical book continues this intellectual journey. By considering a wide range of cases and patterns of meaning, it provides an impressive synthesis of the diverse expressions of high status. This comparative work aims to serve as a vital reference point and a significant source of inspiration for researchers and students across various fields.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031054006
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022