Social inequality and social stratification in US society
By: Christopher B. Doob
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Pearson
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Upper Saddle River, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 410
ISBN-13: 9780205792412
Subjects: Social stratification; Equality
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The foundation of social stratification and social inequality; title: The road to social inequality : a conceptual introduction; title: In Marx's wake : theories of social stratification and social inequality; title: Repeat performance : globalization through time and space; title: Foundation for social inequality : concepts and structures; title: Class, race, and gender; title: Heading the hierarchy : upper class or superclass?; title: The badly besieged middle class; title: The ecology of class; title: Working class : estranged from entitlement; title: Working-class development; title: Blue-collar workers? : challenges; title: American poverty : the dream turned nightmare; title: Racism : a persistent American presence; title: Oppressive processes : sexism and intersectionality; title: Addressing inequalities; title: Astride with the best and the wisest; title: Glossary; title: Index.