The Oxford handbook of Pierre Bourdieu

Pierre Bourdieu was one of the most influential social thinkers of the past half-century, known for both his theoretical and methodological contributions and his wide-ranging empirical investigations into colonial power in Algeria, the educational system in France, the forms of state power and the h...

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Other Authors: Medvetz, Thomas (Editor), Sallaz, Jeffrey J. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Oxford University Press 2018, 2018
Series:Oxford handbooks online / Oxford handbooks online
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Collection: Oxford Handbook Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Pierre Bourdieu was one of the most influential social thinkers of the past half-century, known for both his theoretical and methodological contributions and his wide-ranging empirical investigations into colonial power in Algeria, the educational system in France, the forms of state power and the history of artistic and scientific fields - among many other topics. Despite the depth and breadth of his influence, however, Bourdieu's legacy has yet to be assessed in a comprehensive manner
Physical Description:1 online resource illustrations
ISBN:9780199358403