As a radical critique of theoretical sociological orthodoxy, The Dominant Ideology Thesis has generated controversy since first publication. It has also been widely accepted, however, as a major critical appraisal of one central theoretical concern within modern Marxism and an important contribution to the current debate about the functions of ideology in social life.

The dominant ideology thesis

Politics & Social Sciences

Hill, Stephen

Abercrombie, Nicholas

Turner, Bryan S.

Politics & Government

G. Allen & Unwin

<p>Most recent sociological work on the theory of class is based on a distinction between Weberian and Marxist approaches. For the first part of this volume, the authors use this distinction to review the literature on the middle class, concentrating particularly on the traditions of Marxist theory and of the more empirical work inspired by Max Weber. They show, however, that this distinction is of limited utility in reconstructing a theory of the middle class. </p>

Capital, Labour, and the Middle Classes (Controversies in Sociology ; 15)

Urry, JOHN

Social Sciences

Unwin Hyman

Dominant Ideologies

The papers collected in this volume are intended to advance the analysis of ideology in a comparative and historical perspective. It covers a range of different capitalist societies, including familiar cases and others which are discussed less often.

A 2nd edition of this reference guide to sociology which offers one-line definitions, and also longer entries that discuss issues, alternative approaches, central concepts, theories and writings of sociology. First published in 1984.

Dictionary of Sociology, The Penguin

Reference

Puffin

This dictionary provides not only simple one-line definitions but also entries that discuss the issues involved in, and alternative approaches to, the central concepts, theories and writings of sociology. The entries range from bureaucracy to critical theory, from epistemology to gender and from suicide to working-class conservatism. There are also useful cross-references and a bibliography to enhance the clarity of this book.

Dictionary of Sociology, The Penguin: Second Edition (Reference)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

<p>This revised and updated edition provides not only simple, one-line definitions, but also entries that discuss the issues involved in, and alternative approaches to, the central concepts, theories and writings of sociology. It is a comprehensive reference for students of school to university level. For this edition, many new definitions have been added and existing ones updated where necessary. The range of entries is wide, from advertising to critical theory, from epistemology to flexible specialization and from Saussure to working-class conservatism. There are also useful cross-references and an updated bibliography to enhance the balance to this book.</p>

Dictionary of Sociology, The Penguin: Third Edition (Dictionary, Penguin)

A topic with ever-increasing appeal and scope, Media Studies is attracting more and more higher education students as well as the thousands of practitioners within its various fields. Written by two prominent experts, The Penguin Dictionaries of Media Studies gives the definitive overview of this huge area, covering print, digital and broadcast media, as well as the theories, techinicalites and key figures involved. This new addition to the highly-successful series of Penguin subject dictionaries is comprehensive, authoritative and user-friendly - a must for anyone with an interest in the media and the wider cultural arena.

Penguin Dictionary of Media Studies

Humor & Entertainment

Longhurst, Prof. Brian

Radio

Penguin Uk

In this volume leading international scholars elaborate upon the central issues of the analysis of ideology: the nature of dominant ideologies. The ways in which ideologies are transmitted; their effects on dominant and subordinate social classes in different societies; the contrast between individualistic and collectivist belief systems; and the diversity of cultural forms that coexist within the capitalist form of economic organization.  This book is distinctive in its empirical and comparative approach to the study of the economic and cultural basis of social order, and in the wide range of societies that it covers. Japan, Germany and the USA constitute the core of the modern global economy, and have widely differing historical roots and cultural traditions. Argentina and Australia are white settler societies on the periphery of the capitalist world-system and as a result have certain common features, that are cut across in turn by social and political developments peculiar to each. Britain after a decade of Thatcherism is an interesting test of the efficacy of an ideological project designed to change the cultural values of a population. Poland shows the limitations of the imposition of a state socialist ideology, and the cultural complexities that result.

Contemporary British Society

Contemporary British Society : A New Introduction to Sociology

Contemporary British Society is the second edition of a very successful textbook covering all aspects of the social structure of modern Britain. The text has been thoroughly revised and updated, using the latest statistical information and recent empirical studies. The authors have also introduced new arguments and debates where these have added to the understanding of changes in British society.  There are separate chapters dealing with the major areas of modern life in Britain - work, class, gender ethnicity, families and households, towns and cities, education, health, culture and media, deviance and politics. Each of these chapters are further subdivided into smaller and self-contained sections on more specific topics.  The emphasis throughout the book is on an accessible, user-friendly, and non-technical approach. It is written in a jargon-free and approach- able style; there is extensive cross referencing and frequent and clear summarizing of arguments; and it is very well illustrated with photo- graphs, diagrams, graphs, drawings and cartoons.  Contemporary British Society is written for students of introductory sociology whether they are taking 'A' level or are in the first year of an undergraduate course in a higher education institution. It will also be useful for those taking courses in other subjects, such as social policy, health or town planning, which demand knowledge of particular aspects of British society.  Nicholas Abercrombie and Alan Warde are both Professors of Sociology at the University of Lancaster.  Keith Soothill and John Urry are, respectively, Professor of Applied Social Science and Professor of Sociology at the University of Lancaster. Sylvia Walby is Professor of Sociology at the University of Bristol.

Warde, Alan et al

Polity Press

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The dominant ideology thesis

Capital, Labour, and the Middle Classes (Controversies in Sociology ; 15)

Dominant Ideologies

Dictionary of Sociology, The Penguin

Dictionary of Sociology, The Penguin: Second Edition (Reference)

Dictionary of Sociology, The Penguin: Third Edition (Dictionary, Penguin)

Penguin Dictionary of Media Studies

Dominant Ideologies

Contemporary British Society

Contemporary British Society : A New Introduction to Sociology