Social Divisions : Inequality and Diversity in Britain

Revised, restructured and updated to reflect the latest data and debates, this new edition of the widely used, classic textbook offers students an accessible account of the major social divisions that structure social life. Written by internationally known sociologists and experts, the book:* addresses a wide range of social divisions and inequalities in novel ways, with addedchapters on education and age;* provides a framework for understanding contemporary social inequalities anddiversities, and how they interrelate;* lends itself to teaching in a range of contexts with the potential to dip into particularchapters for different modules, or to use the book in a more extensive way for oneparticular module;* features signposting through the material, as well as key points, discussionquestions and selected further readings for each chapter. This clearly written volume presents a structured and critical guide to a core field that cuts across disciplines. It is an invaluable introduction and source book for students taking social inequalities and diversity modules in sociology, social policy, social work, education and health studies.