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Best books to learn Social class and mobility, in order
Class is the thing English-speaking societies are least willing to name and most organised around. The United States describes itself as classless and sorts people by neighbourhood, accent, university and consumption habit; Britain admits class exists and then argues endlessly about who counts as which. This path is built to make that machinery visible.
Reading paths for social class and mobility
Social Class: The Best Books on Class, Merit and Moving Up, in Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning social class and mobility?
- Class is the thing English-speaking societies are least willing to name and most organised around. The United States describes itself as classless and sorts people by neighbourhood, accent, university and consumption habit; Britain admits class exists and then argues endlessly about who counts as which. This path is built to make that machinery visible.
- What's a good book to start social class and mobility with?
- A strong starting point is Social Class in the 21st Century by Mike Savage. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after social class and mobility?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Social movements and protest.