Shaun Best: outlines and evaluates theories and research from a long historical period
looks at how social divisions influence the formation of identity and the other'; discusses the mechanisms that are drawn upon to maintain social divisions; considers how solidarity is maintained given that most people in society may feel in some way divided from the rest of society; and, explores how individuals place themselves within the social divisions of class, gender, sex and sexuality, race and ethnic diversity, disability and mental illness.
The concluding chapter explores the role of the State in the processes of social division, in areas such as: asylum, citizenship, childhood, old age, disease and policing of terrorism.
This book is essential reading for students of social divisions from a wide variety of social science backgrounds.
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Shaun Best: outlines and evaluates theories and research from a long historical period
looks at how social divisions influence the formation of identity and the other'; discusses the mechanisms that are drawn upon to maintain social divisions; considers how solidarity is maintained given that most people in society may feel in some way divided from the rest of society; and, explores how individuals place themselves within the social divisions of class, gender, sex and sexuality, race and ethnic diversity, disability and mental illness.
The concluding chapter explores the role of the State in the processes of social division, in areas such as: asylum, citizenship, childhood, old age, disease and policing of terrorism.
This book is essential reading for students of social divisions from a wide variety of social science backgrounds.
Imprint | Sage Publications Ltd |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | February 2005 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2005 |
Authors | Shaun Best |
Dimensions | 242 x 170 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 352 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7619-4297-9 |
Barcode | 9780761942979 |
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LSN | 0-7619-4297-1 |