Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and ConsequencesAn introduction to the study of social inequality for undergraduates majoring in sociology. After discussion of core issues, material is presented on forms, explanations, and consequences of social inequality, and stability and change. This third edition adds critical thinking questions, a glossary, brief articles from newspapers, and new material on methodological and conceptual issues, downward mobility, welfare policy, and the effects of segregation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR. |
Contents
ECONOMIC INEQUALITY | 13 |
STATUS INEQUALITY | 35 |
CLASSICAL EXPLANATIONS OF INEQUALITY | 60 |
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