In this intrepid, groundbreaking book, Richard Sennett and Jonathan Cobb uncover and define a new form of class conflict in America—an internal conflict in the heart and mind of the blue-collar worker who measures his own value against those lives and occupations to which our society gives a special premium.
The authors conclude that in the games of hierarchical respect, no class can emerge the victor; and that true egalitarianism can be achieved only by rediscovering diverse concepts of human dignity. Examining personal feelings in terms of a totality of human relations, and looking beyond the struggle for economic survival, The Hidden Injuries of Class takes an important step forward in the sociological critique of everyday life.
| ||||||||||||||||||
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Editorial Reviews
Review
Their work is subtle, refined and sympathetic. It is an excellent example of social-science work in which the authors do not pretend impartiality but state their values and allow their readers to learn from their findings and argue with their conclusions. (The New Yorker )
About the Author
Jonathan Cobb is a former associate of the Center for the Study of Public Policy, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Richard Sennett teaches sociology at the London School of Economics and New York University
Richard Sennett teaches sociology at the London School of Economics and New York University
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent book about "lower-class" families.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Hidden Injuries of Class (Open Market Edition) (Paperback)
This superb book puts a human face on those living and working at or near the economic bottom of our society. It describes in detail the emotional and personal ramifications of working in jobs that are looked down upon and stereotyped, as well as how family relationships are complicated by a parent's subordinate position and their desire and sacrifices for a child's success. It is easy-to-read and carries a profound message.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Inside This Book
(learn more)
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs):
(learn more)
The Hidden Injuries of Class, The Sources of Injury, Watson School, Frank Rissarro, George Corona, William O'Malley, Carl Dorian, John Bertin, George O'Mora, New York, Dolly Sereno, Andrew Carnegie, Ricca Kartides, United States, Civil War, Max Weber, Patrick Flanagan, Louis Althusser, Michael Bowers Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
The Hidden Injuries of Class, The Sources of Injury, Watson School, Frank Rissarro, George Corona, William O'Malley, Carl Dorian, John Bertin, George O'Mora, New York, Dolly Sereno, Andrew Carnegie, Ricca Kartides, United States, Civil War, Max Weber, Patrick Flanagan, Louis Althusser, Michael Bowers Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Citations (learn more)
100
books
cite this book:
See all 100 books citing this book
- Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities by Ruby K.. Payne on 4 pages
- Situatedness, or, Why We Keep Saying Where We're Coming From by David Simpson on 4 pages
- The Pursuit of Attention: Power and Ego in Everyday Life by Charles Derber on 4 pages
- Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities by Ruby K. Payne on page 242, page 253, and Back Matter
- The American Dream and the Power of Wealth: Choosing Schools and Inheriting Inequality in the Land of Opportunity by Heather Beth Johnson on page 24, page 29, and Back Matter
See all 100 books citing this book
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
