Leisure, Lifestyle and the New Middle Class: A Case Study (International Library of Sociology)

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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.

Author(s): Derek Wynne
Edition: 1
Year: 1998

Language: English
Pages: 184

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
List of figures......Page 9
List of tables......Page 10
Preface......Page 11
Acknowledgements......Page 12
INTRODUCTION......Page 14
LOCATING THE NEW MIDDLE CLASS......Page 22
THE HEATH: SETTING AND STRUCTURE......Page 44
THE SOCIAL SPACE OF MOBILITY......Page 60
THE SOCIAL SPACE OF LIFESTYLES......Page 82
THE SOCIAL SPACE OF GENDER......Page 107
THE CLUBHOUSE......Page 134
CONCLUSION......Page 156
Appendix......Page 166
Bibliography......Page 171
Index......Page 182