Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
616
Language
English
Published
Nov 28, 1996
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521556465
ISBN-13
9780521556460
Description
Erik Olin Wright's work delves deeply into the intricacies of class analysis, offering a rigorous examination of social stratification. Through a comparative lens, he explores how class relations shape various aspects of society, emphasizing the importance of understanding these dynamics in a contemporary context.
By systematically applying the concept of class, Wright provides readers with insightful frameworks to dissect social hierarchies. His analysis not only challenges conventional wisdom but also encourages a critical reevaluation of class structures, making this work a vital contribution to social theory and research.
By systematically applying the concept of class, Wright provides readers with insightful frameworks to dissect social hierarchies. His analysis not only challenges conventional wisdom but also encourages a critical reevaluation of class structures, making this work a vital contribution to social theory and research.