
This short critical introduction to Pierre Bourdieu's thought has been comprehensively brought up to date for the third edition.

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...


Where Bourdieu's writings are complex and ambiguous, Jenkins is direct, concise and to the point. This book covers Bourdieu's contributions to theory and methodology plus substantive studies of education, social stratification and culture.

This short critical introduction to Pierre Bourdieu's thought has been comprehensively brought up to date for the third edition.