Heath, Anthony
Social Mobility (Key Concepts)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745683072
- author:
- Heath, Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.8 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Social Classes,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding social mobility has long been a central concern in sociology. This topic has shaped major theoretical contributions and remains a key area of political interest.
The concept of social mobility is often used to measure fairness and social justice, given the emphasis on equality of opportunity in modern liberal democracies. Policymakers also consider it a driver of economic growth and social integration. However, discussions have become increasingly dominated by advanced statistical techniques, making them inaccessible to non-specialists.
This concise book provides an accessible account of the ideas, debates, and realities surrounding social mobility. It explores the major patterns and trends in rates of social mobility, and their drivers, in contemporary western and emerging societies, helping readers understand this important social issue.
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