Pierre Bourdieu / Edition 1

by Richard Jenkins

Overview

This short critical introduction to Pierre Bourdieu's thought is a model of clarity and insight. Where Bourdieu's own writings are often complex, even ambiguous, Richard Jenkins is direct, concise and to the point. He emphasizes Bourdieu's contributions to theory and methodology while also dealing in detail with his substantive studies of education, social stratification and culture. His book provides the best short English-language introduction to Bourdieu's work.
'As Jenkins points out in the final pages of his book, criticism can be the sincerest form of flattery. I particularly relished his critical approach to the work of Bourdieu and believe that he has written a timely introduction which both undergraduates and experienced teachers will find stimulating and enjoyable.'- Mike Hepworth, University of Aberdeen

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415057981
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/01/1992
Series:	Key Sociologists
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1490L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgements	vii
	Preface to the 2002 edition	ix
Chapter 1	A Book for Reading	9
Chapter 2	Anthropology and Structuralism	24
Chapter 3	Experiments in Epistemology	45
Chapter 4	Practice, Habitus and Field	66
Chapter 5	Symbolic Violence and Social Reproduction	103
Chapter 6	Culture, Status and Distinction	128
Chapter 7	Use of Language	152
Chapter 8	Using Bourdieu	175
	Reading Bourdieu	121
	Name index	185
	Subject index	188