This text explores how social inequality in the United States can be explained, how it affects us, and what can be done about it. The book is based on the assumptions that social inequality is multidimensional and that in order to deal with inequality and its consequences we need to understand the theories behind it. Taking a historical and social structural approach, the author simply but compellingly gives a sense of the pervasiveness of social inequality and how it affects us all. For the fifth edition: *An examination of the pros and cons of globalization has been added to the chapter on globalization. *A powerful, in-depth discussion of socioeconomic status of homosexuals and legal discrimination demonstrates how sex, sexual orientation, and gender lead to discrimination in the legal system. *Added coverage of environmental racism reminds students that economic "resources" are not limited to income, but also to land. *The addition of discussion on Herbert Spencer's theories of social inequality complements the discussions of the poor and welfare reform.

Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and Consequences

Politics & Social Sciences

Hurst, Charles E.

Social Sciences

Allyn&Bacon

This study covers a range of forms of inequality: economic, political, racial and sexual. It uses a variety of perspectives and a comparative approach to cover the causes/explanations, the magnitude of inequality, and the consequences (including policy and movements) for each form of inequality.

Looking at the forms, causes and consequences of social inequality, this edition discusses government policy, inequality/poverty, and the effects of social inequality on psychological health.

Taylor&Francis

This book is provocative and current in the issues it addresses. Although the book presents substantial information on the core content of classical social theories, its focus is on the application of theoretical arguments to social distance and separation in the U.S. Hurst chose Marx, Durkheim, Simmel, and Weber as classical representatives. Readers will be interested in social theory if they can understand its relevance to what's happening in society today. This engaging new book does just that! Living Theory analyzes major features of modern society from the classical theory point of view, and suggests how postmodern qualities might be accounted for by this theory. Chapters focus on specific issues such as the conflict between the rights of individuals and their obligations to society, the Internet's influence on transforming private lives into public information, gated communities and racial ghettos, political corruption, treating individuals as commodities in the world of beauty, entertainment and medicine, and the growing discrepancies in economic resources between individuals and groups. For anyone interested in classical social theory and social problems.

Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life

Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and Consequences, Fourth Edition conveys to readers a complex and up-to-date view of social inequality in the United States in a way that informs, draws them in, and encourages them to look at the inequality surrounding them.  The book is based on the assumptions that social inequality is multidimensional and that in order to deal with inequality and its consequences we need to understand the theories behind it. Taking a historical and social structural approach, the author simply but compellingly gives a sense of the pervasiveness of social inequality and how it affects us all.  For anyone interested in social issues.

Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and Consequences (4th Edition)

American society is stratified by several factors, including race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and political leanings. Social Inequality explores the origins of this stratification, how it affects us, and what can be done about it. The book is based on the assumptions that social inequality is multidimensional and that in order to deal with inequality and its consequences we need to understand the theories behind it. Taking a historical and social structural approach, the author simply but compellingly gives a sense of the pervasiveness of social inequality and how it affects us all.

Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and Consequences, Fifth Edition

Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life, 2nd edition analyzes major features of modern society from the classical theory point of view, and suggests how modern life might be explained from this viewpoint. The author examines the works of four classical figures - Marx, Durkheim, Simmel, and Weber - because of their continuing influence on social theory, and because they addressed many of the central issues we confront in modern society. Topics new to this edition include: <ul>
<li>New electronic technologies </li> <li>The battle over valued property </li> <li>The role of trust in society </li> <li>Governmental secrecy </li> <li>Trafficking in human organs</li>
</ul>

Self-Help

Death & Grief

Routledge

A user-friendly introduction to social inequality
This text is a broad introduction to the many types of inequality– economics, status, political power, sex and gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity– in U.S. society and in a global setting.
The author provides a wide range of explanations for inequality and, using the latest research on the multiple impacts of inequality, surveys in detail the personal and social consequences of social inequality.
Learning Goals 
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
<ul>
<li>Understand that inequality is multidimensional </li>
<li>Understand that it is essential to understand the explanations of the various forms of inequality in order to further a resolution to any inequality’s undesirable consequences</li>
<li>Understand the discussion of inequality in its broader, historical cultural and international context</li>
</ul>
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Social Inequality: Forms, Causes and Consequences (6th Edition)

A broad introduction to inequality both nationally and internationally. This text is intended as a broad introduction to the many types of inequality in U.S. society and in the global setting. The authors provide a wide range of explanations on inequality and offering analyses of policy attempts to address these issues. The text provides data from the latest research in its discussions of economic, status, political, gender, sexual, and racial/ethnic inequalities.

Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and Consequences (7th Edition)

Sociology

Pearson

MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself–including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography. This short, jargon-free text helps students see how the classical theories of Marx, Durkheim, Simmel, and Weber address many of the issues and problems of contemporary society. Topics ranging from battle over values property, role of trust in society, governmental secrecy, and trafficking in human organs.

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Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and Consequences

Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and Consequences

Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and Consequences

Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life

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Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and Consequences, Fifth Edition

Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life

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