Understanding Bourdieu Paperback

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Product Weight: 0.29 kgCountry of Origin: IndiaProduct Length: 13.64 cmProduct Height: 20.35 cmProduct Width/Depth: 2.34 cmAuthor: Jenn WebbLanguage: EnglishPublisher: SAGE Publications LtdPublication Date: 37258Author 2: Tony SchiratoAuthor 3: Geoff DanaherAuthor 4: Et AlBook Description: Bourdieu's work is formidable - the journey is tough. Follow this French foreign legion - take an apple, take a hanky - but take this book' - Peter Beilharz , La Trobe University 'A good range of recent examples from popular culture are used to flesh out the material in accessible terms. These examples are deployed very well indeed - rather than being tacked-on illustrations of an idea, they are instead used at the heart of the explanation of the ideas' - David Gauntlett, Leeds University Now considered one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, Pierre Bourdieu has left his mark on most of the 'big' theoretical issues in the world of contemporary theory: gender, subjectivity, the body, culture, citizenship, and globalization. His terms are now commonplace: 'social capital', 'cultural capital', 'field', and 'habitus'. Bourdieu examines how people conduct their lives in relation to one another and to major social institutions. He argues that culture and education aren't simply minor influences, but as important as economics in determining differences between groups of people.Unlike the other grand systematisers Marx and Foucault, Bourdieu has tested these arguments in detailed fieldwork. His range is eclectic, his vision is vast, and his writing is often dense and challenging. Understanding Bourdieu offers a comprehensive introduction to Bourdieu's work. It is essential reading for anyone tackling him for the first time.Editorial Review: An incredibly original plot. You won't be able to put this book down...we can't wait for the next installment in the trilogy!--Seventeen.com The interwoven narratives of both male and female protagonists offer broad appeal. Already selling in more than twenty countries and with film rights optioned by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Rossi's first novel has the potential to be a blockbuster.--Voice of Youth Advocates VOYA An unforgettable dystopian masterpiece.--Examiner.com Aria is a memorable protagonist as she battles her own shortcomings with the same ferocity as she fights for the lives of those she loves. The world itself-sharply divided into garishly surreal Realms, cozy Pods, and harsh, unforgiving outside-is as creatively and lavishly developed as the characters themselves.--The Horn Book Fans of The Hunger Games will cheer Aria's gradual, warrior-like transformation over the course of the novel. Perry is an enigmatic figure whose past emerges slowly and whose strength of character is only amplified by his flaws.--Booklist Refreshing. Exhilarating. Rossi unravels the world's secrets, perils, and wonders with a sure hand.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Will capture your imagination and your heart.--Justine The interwoven narratives of both male and female protagonists offer broad appeal. Already selling in more than twenty countries and with film rights optioned by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Rossi s first novel has the potential to be a blockbuster. --Voice of Youth Advocates VOYA Rossi nails the feat of offering dual perspectives. Rossi grounds her worldbuilding in language, creating idioms for the Dwellers and Outsiders that add texture to their respective myths; her characters are brave and complex and her prose smooth and evocative. Inspired, offbeat and mesmerizing. --Kirkus Reviews starred review An incredibly original plot. You won t be able to put this book down we can t wait for the next installment in the trilogy! --Seventeen.com An unforgettable dystopian masterpiece. --Examiner.com Fans of The Hunger Games will cheer Aria s gradual, warrior-like transformation over the course of the novel. Perry is an enigmatic figure whose past emerges slowly and whose strength of character is only amplified by his flaws. --Booklist Aria is a memorable protagonist as she battles her own shortcomings with the same ferocity as she fights for the lives of those she loves. The world itself-sharply divided into garishly surreal Realms, cozy Pods, and harsh, unforgiving outside-is as creatively and lavishly developed as the characters themselves. --The Horn Book Rossi s novel transcends. There s a luminescence to her world that denies the grim realities of environmental degradation, domed cities, genetic disease, and roaming bands of cannibals. It comes across as the work of a master craftsman. --School Library Journal starred review Refreshing. Exhilarating. Rossi unravels the world s secrets, perils, and wonders with a sure hand. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Will capture your imagination and your heart. --Justine Rossi's novel transcends. There's a luminescence to her world that denies the grim realities of environmental degradation, domed cities, genetic disease, and roaming bands of cannibals. It comes across as the work of a master craftsman.--School Library Journal starred review Rossi nails the feat of offering dual perspectives. Rossi grounds her worldbuilding in language, creating idioms for the Dwellers and Outsiders that add texture to their respective myths; her characters are brave and complex and her prose smooth and evocative. Inspired, offbeat and mesmerizing.--Kirkus Reviews starred reviewAbout the Author: Jen Webb is Professor of Creative Communication at the University of Canberra. With Tony Schirato, she edits the Understanding Contemporary Culture book series. Tony Schirato teaches and researches in the areas of cultural theory, media literacy, and sport and the media. He has co-authored books on the work of Michel Foucault and Pierre Bourdieu, and also on communication and cultural literacy, globalisation, Asian cultural politics and visual culture. His most recent book is on sports culture. He is currently co-authoring a book on the work of gender theorist Judith Butler. Dr Geoff Danaher taught in the STEPS bridging program at CQUniversity. He has researched in areas such as cultural studies, education for travellers, comedy and gender and sport.Number of Pages: 204