Social Inequality and Social Stratification in U.S. Society by Christopher Bates

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Social Inequality - examining our present while understanding our past Social Inequality and Social Statification in US Society, 1/e includes three core tools (historical scope, qualitative data, and a conceptual framework) to explain social stratification and social inequality. The historical scope gives context to each issue discussed, and allows the reader to understand how each topic has evolved over the course of American history. Qualitative data helps explain socioeconomic issues and connects related topics. A conceptual framework serves to analyze the impact of capital types throughout the text, and map the prospects for individuals, families, and classes to maintain or alter their position in social-stratification systems. Additional theories and concepts help to further analyze topics throughout the text.Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: * Analyze the four major American classes, as well as how race and gender link to inequalities in the United States* Understand attempts to reduce social inequality* Identify major historical events that have influenced current trends* Understand how qualitative sources help reveal the inner workings that accompany people,s struggles with the socioeconomic order, which are particularly helpful in displaying the complexity of intersectionality* Recognize impacts on individuals, families, and also classes to maintain or alter their position in social-stratification systems Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with Pearson eText (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205231675 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205231676

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"Social Inequality — examining our present while understanding our past""Social Inequality and Social Statification in US Society, 1/e "includes three core tools (historical scope, qualitative data, and a conceptual framework) to explain social stratification and social inequality.The historical scope gives context to each issue discussed, and allows the reader to understand how each topic has evolved over the course of American history. Qualitative data helps explain socioeconomic issues and connects related topics. A conceptual framework serves to analyze the impact of capital types throughout the text, and map the prospects for individuals, families, and classes to maintain or alter their position in social-stratification systems. Additional theories and concepts help to further analyze topics throughout the text. Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers should be able to: Analyze the four major American classes, as well as how race and gender link to inequalities in the United StatesUnderstand attempts to reduce social inequalityIdentify major historical events that have influenced current trendsUnderstand how qualitative sources help reveal the inner workings that accompany people's struggles with the socioeconomic order, which are particularly helpful in displaying the complexity of intersectionalityRecognize impacts on individuals, families, and also classes to maintain or alter their position in social-stratification systemsNote: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with Pearson eText (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205231675 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205231676

Author Biography

Since the 1970s, Christopher B. Doob has taught sociology at Southern Connecticut State University. His published works include Sociology: An Introduction (six editions); Social Problems; Race, Ethnicity, and the Urban American Mainstream; and Racism: An American Cauldron, the second edition of which received a Myers Center Award for the Study of Human Rights.In addition, Doob has been active in his community, serving as coordinator for the university's Urban Initiatives, which established math tutoring classes for inner-city children. He has also participated in the struggle for welfare rights and been a long-time volunteer in two local adult-education programs.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Road to Social Inequality: A Conceptual Introduction Chapter 2: In Marx's Wake: Theories of Social Stratification and Social Inequality Chapter 3: Repeat Performance: Globalization Through Time and Space Chapter 4: Foundation for Social Inequality: Concepts and Structures Chapter 5: Heading the Hierarchy: Upper Class or Superclass? Chapter 6: The Badly Besieged Middle Class Chapter 7: Working Class: Estranged from Entitlement Chapter 8: American Poverty: The Dream Turned Nightmare Chapter 9: Racism: A Persistent American Presence Chapter 10: Women's Oppression: Sexism and Intersectionality Chapter 11: Astride with the Best and the Wisest

Review

Through a historically grounded conceptual framework that explains the presence and reproduction of social stratification and social inequality, [Social Inequality and Social Stratification in US Society] analyzes the four major American classes (upper class, middle class, working class, and the poor), identifies the major historical events that have influenced contemporary social inequality, and supplements the quantitative overview of rates and trends with rich, qualitative sources that reveal how the American dream of socioeconomic uplift is really an American nightmare. Doob pays careful attention to how American capitalism functions as a system of class and caste, with special attention to status groups, occupational mobility, income and wealth, and many other elements that facilitate stratification and limit life chances. Unlike many other textbooks on the market, which attempt a faux ''fair and balanced'' overview of various ''theories'' of stratification that attempt to explain away inequality as an unfortunate by-product of the liberal state or as a problem only of irrational, microlevel discrimination, Doob stakes his claim early on. Briefly noting Davis and Moore's (1945) structural-functionalist theory of stratification, he moves quickly through its flaws and takes the reader on a tour de force of more critical perspectives: from Marxist critiques, Weberian ''iron cages,'' Mills' ''power elite'' to Dye's institutional elite, where he does not dismiss any of the aforementioned perspectives but honestly shows how each shines light on a different aspect of capital, labor, and our major social structures.Social Inequality and Social Stratification in US Society is an excellent book for those looking to introduce young readers to the paradoxes, contradictions, and human suffering inherent in the capitalist enterprise.Matthew W. Hughey in Humanity & Society 2015, Vol. 39(2) 258

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Social Inequality examining our present while understanding our past Social Inequality and Social Statification in US Society, 1/e includes three core tools (historical scope, qualitative data, and a conceptual framework) to explain social stratification and social inequality. The historical scope gives context to each issue discussed, and allows the reader to understand how each topic has evolved over the course of American history. Qualitative data helps explain socioeconomic issues and connects related topics. A conceptual framework serves to analyze the impact of capital types throughout the text, and map the prospects for individuals, families, and classes to maintain or alter their position in social-stratification systems. Additional theories and concepts help to further analyze topics throughout the text. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: Analyze the four major American classes, as well as how race and gender link to inequalities in the United States Understand attempts to reduce social inequality Identify major historical events that have influenced current trends Understand how qualitative sources help reveal the inner workings that accompany people's struggles with the socioeconomic order, which are particularly helpful in displaying the complexity of intersectionality Recognize impacts on individuals, families, and also classes to maintain or alter their position in social-stratification systems Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with Pearson eText (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205231675 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205231676

Review Text

Thank you to the following reviewers: Diane Kayongo-Male "This book includes good data, a good historical summary, and good narratives that will keep students; interest. I like its narrative style." - Tanetta Andersson of Case Western Reserve University "[Chapter 5 has] great reinforcing tables, charts and figures this makes the textual component come alive." - Dr. Loyd Ganey, College of Southern Nevada South Dakota State University Dr. Loyd Ganey College of Southern Nevada Steve Marson University of North Carolina at Pembroke Tanetta Andersson Case Western Reserve University

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Through a historically grounded conceptual framework that explains the presence and reproduction of social stratification and social inequality, [ Social Inequality and Social Stratification in US Society] analyzes the four major American classes (upper class, middle class, working class, and the poor), identifies the major historical events that have influenced contemporary social inequality, and supplements the quantitative overview of rates and trends with rich, qualitative sources that reveal how the American dream of socioeconomic uplift is really an American nightmare. Doob pays careful attention to how American capitalism functions as a system of class and caste, with special attention to status groups, occupational mobility, income and wealth, and many other elements that facilitate stratification and limit life chances. Unlike many other textbooks on the market, which attempt a faux ''fair and balanced'' overview of various ''theories'' of stratification that attempt to explain away inequality as an unfortunate by-product of the liberal state or as a problem only of irrational, microlevel discrimination, Doob stakes his claim early on. Briefly noting Davis and Moore's (1945) structural-functionalist theory of stratification, he moves quickly through its flaws and takes the reader on a tour de force of more critical perspectives: from Marxist critiques, Weberian ''iron cages,'' Mills' ''power elite'' to Dye's institutional elite, where he does not dismiss any of the aforementioned perspectives but honestly shows how each shines light on a different aspect of capital, labor, and our major social structures. Social Inequality and Social Stratification in US Society is an excellent book for those looking to introduce young readers to the paradoxes, contradictions, and human suffering inherent in the capitalist enterprise. Matthew W. Hughey in Humanity & Society 2015, Vol. 39(2) 258

Feature

An historical scope is found throughout the text to show patterns in society and reveal important clues about why these patterns persist. The text has benefited from a wealth of qualitative sources that sociologists and other social scientists have produced in the past several decades. To augment the quantitative information that forms the foundation of analyses throughout the text, the qualitative sources help reveal the inner workings that accompany people's struggles with the socioeconomic order. Analyzing the impact of capital types throughout the text helps map out the prospects for individuals, families, and also classes to maintain or alter their position in social. Different types of capital included are finances involving schooling, social networking, and cultural competence. The text is organized into three parts: four foundational chapters followed by six chapters that provide portraits of the four major American classes, and a conclusive commentary chapter. Chapter 1 serves as an introduction to the study of social stratification and inequality. Chapter 2 discusses theory as an emphasis to the centrality of conflict perspective. Chapter 3 examines social inequality on a global perspective. Chapter 4 analyzes the conceptual and structural elements underlying social inequality. Chapters 4-10 discuss the four major American classes: Upper, Middle, Working, and Poverty. These chapters also analyze how race and gender are linked to inequalities in the United States. Chapter 11 offers commentary about attempts to reduce social inequality. MySearchLab with eText can be packaged with this text. MySearchLab provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. eText Just like the printed text, you can highlight and add notes to the eText or download it to your iPad. Assessment Chapter quizzes and flashcards offer immediate feedback and report directly to the gradebook. Writing and Research A wide range of writing, grammar and research tools and access to a variety of academic journals, census data, Associated Press newsfeeds, and discipline-specific readings help you hone your writing and research skills.

Details ISBN0205792413 Author Christopher Bates Doob Short Title SOCIAL INEQUALITY & SOCIAL STR Publisher Prentice Hall Language English ISBN-10 0205792413 ISBN-13 9780205792412 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 305 Pages 393 Illustrations Yes Year 2012 Affiliation Southern Connecticut State University Edition 1 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York Imprint Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group Publication Date 2012-04-05 AU Release Date 2012-04-05 NZ Release Date 2012-04-05 US Release Date 2012-04-05 UK Release Date 2012-04-05 We've got this

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