Leisure, Lifestyle and the New Middle Class: A Case Study / Edition 1

by Derek Wynne

Overview

In this valuable study, conducted within the theoretical context associated with the work of Pierre Bourdieu, Derek Wynne looks at how the 'new middle class' of the late twentieth century goes about constructing and defending its social identity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415038348
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/29/1998
Series:	International Library of Sociology
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1590L (what's this?)

About the Author

Derek Wynne is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Table of Contents

Preface 1 INTRODUCTION 2 LOCATING THE NEW MIDDLE CLASS 3 THE HEATH: SETTING AND STRUCTURE 4 THE SOCIAL SPACE OF MOBILITY 5 THE SOCIAL SPACE OF LIFESTYLES 6 THE SOCIAL SPACE OF GENDER 7 THE CLUBHOUSE 8 CONCLUSION