Australian Society: A Sociological Introduction
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What does it truly mean to live in Australia — not as myth or national sentiment, but as a measurable, dissectable social reality? Australian Society: A Sociological Introduction presents a landmark academic examination of the structures, institutions, and forces that shape life on the Australian continent, drawing together contributions from leading scholars to construct a comprehensive portrait of a nation in sociological terms. The second edition builds upon its acclaimed predecessor, addressing the evolving complexities of class, power, ethnicity, religion, and political life within a society that is at once distinctly shaped by its colonial past and restlessly modern in its aspirations. Edited with rigorous intellectual purpose by A. F. Davies and S. Encel, this volume stands as a foundational text in Australian social science, illustrating how the tools of sociology can illuminate the everyday and the systemic alike. The editors bring together diverse analytical perspectives that challenge comfortable assumptions about egalitarianism and opportunity, arguing instead for a nuanced understanding of inequality and social stratification as enduring features of Australian life. For students, scholars, and the intellectually curious, this collection raises questions that remain as urgent today as when they were first posed — chief among them: who really holds power in Australia, and why?
Author: A. F. Davies And S. Encel
Format: Hardback
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean to live in Australia — not as myth or national sentiment, but as a measurable, dissectable social reality? Australian Society: A Sociological Introduction presents a landmark academic examination of the structures, institutions, and forces that shape life on the Australian continent, drawing together contributions from leading scholars to construct a comprehensive portrait of a nation in sociological terms. The second edition builds upon its acclaimed predecessor, addressing the evolving complexities of class, power, ethnicity, religion, and political life within a society that is at once distinctly shaped by its colonial past and restlessly modern in its aspirations. Edited with rigorous intellectual purpose by A. F. Davies and S. Encel, this volume stands as a foundational text in Australian social science, illustrating how the tools of sociology can illuminate the everyday and the systemic alike. The editors bring together diverse analytical perspectives that challenge comfortable assumptions about egalitarianism and opportunity, arguing instead for a nuanced understanding of inequality and social stratification as enduring features of Australian life. For students, scholars, and the intellectually curious, this collection raises questions that remain as urgent today as when they were first posed — chief among them: who really holds power in Australia, and why?