The Death of Class

Should class be used to analyze society? For years class was the concept used to look at society. As a concept it enabled analysts to interpret social conflict and predict the course of social development. Today, however, class analysis is under fire. Richly illustrated and written in a refreshing jargon-free style, this book injects a distinctive new note of dissent in the use of class to make sense of life in modern times. The authors present revealing arguments that demonstrate the limitations of class analysis; indeed, they clearly show how the class perspective has become a political straitjacket that obstructs an accurate understanding of contemporary social, cultural, and political processes. To scholars and students engaged in any form of social analysis, The Death of Class is a must.