Outlines of a Theory of Plural Habitus: Bourdieu Revisited

This book explores Pierre Bourdieu's concept of habitus and proposes that as social structures change,habitus change correspondingly,and thus become plural. It builds on Bourdieu's notion of the translational reproduction of social structure and offers examples of habitus pluralisation,making it more suitable for the study of social changes. It will appeal to scholars of sociology and social theory with interests in historical sociology,process sociology,social structures,and Bourdieu's thought.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 114 pages
\n Publication date: 15 November 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This captivating book delves into the profound and influential thought of Pierre Bourdieu, a towering figure in the realm of sociological inquiry during the twentieth century. It presents a groundbreaking modification and expansion of Bourdieu's concept of habitus, adding depth and richness to his sociological framework. Building upon Bourdieu's notion of the translational reproduction of social structure, which posits that while social classes may move in the same direction, dominant groups possess the ability to retain their relative power position, thus preserving the structural inequalities that exist, the author proposes a novel perspective. According to this perspective, as social structures undergo transformative changes, habitus undergoes corresponding transformations, resulting in the emergence of plural habitus.

Informed by the rich insights of Norbert Elias's process sociology, this volume showcases numerous examples of habitus pluralization. Through these examples, the author compellingly argues that this modification of Bourdieu's thought not only enhances its applicability to the study of social changes but also represents a significant development in the trajectory of Bourdieu's intellectual journey. As such, this book holds immense appeal to scholars and enthusiasts of sociology and social theory, particularly those with a keen interest in historical sociology, process sociology, social structures, and the profound ideas of Bourdieu.

\n Weight: 386g\n
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781032017051\n \n