Social inequalities in comparative perspective

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Title:

Author:

Waters, Mary C.

ISBN:

9780631226840

9780631226857

Publication Information:

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., 2004.

Physical Description:

x, 318 p. ; 24 cm.

Abstract:

This collection of original essays brings a comparative perspective to issues of social inequality. Sociologists from around the world have contributed to this rigorous volume, drawing upon their own research in the fields of race and ethnicity, class and inequality, and gender and sexuality.

Subject Term:

Equality -- Cross-cultural studies.

Social stratification -- Cross-cultural studies.

Added Author:

Waters, Mary C.

Devine, Fiona.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip046/2003015199.html

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This unique collection of original essays brings a comparative perspective to issues of social inequality. First-rate sociologists from around the world have contributed to this exciting and rigorous volume, drawing upon their own research in the fields of race and ethnicity, class and inequality, and gender and sexuality.
Contains original essays by first-rate scholars on issues of social inequalities around the world Features research and examples from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, France, Portugal, Finland, and Japan Reviews research on issues of social inequalities from the fields of race, class, and gender Reflects on methodological issues and the strengths of qualitative research Provides students with an important overview of the development of social stratification studies