Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes

by Martin N. Marger

This text provides an introduction to key concepts, current research findings, and theories in social inequality. While focusing primarily on social class, it also deals broadly with other forms of social inequality, including racial/ethnic, gender, and political. In dealing with the various dimensions of inequality, the book explains how they overlap and interrelate.

Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Politics

464 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1901

About the author

Martin N. Marger received his bachelor's degree from the University of Miami, his master's degree from Florida State University, and his doctorate from Michigan State University. In addition to his research and writing in the field of race and ethnic relations, his work includes studies in social inequality and political sociology.

Reviews

[Randy Daugherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes" introduces key concepts, theories, research findings, and trends associated with the major forms of social inequality. Students will gain a keen awareness of the subtle and often unseen ways in which inequality is structured, and how it impinges on virtually all facets of individual and group life. The 6th edition carries on the tradition of highly accessible and concise narratives, and includes extensive coverage of the latest issues in society both domestic and cross-nationally
Required for class this was very informative and lead to many interesting conversation.

[joshua · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was one of the textbooks for the class Money: Social Inequality in the US. although it was ironic that the book cost like $80 for the class, it had a lot of great articles and challenging perspectives to the status quo.

[Victor Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Expensive book, but well worth it. Marger (borderline conflict theorist?) shows the economy in the US from a critical view. He goes into great on Social class, gender, wealth, income and the inequality effects on Americans. GREAT SOURCE for college.

[McKenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful book—a great resource to have in your library. Watch out though, it might invite you to think about the ways in which we are privileged.
Enjoy!!

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Should be required reading for all Americans.

[Mills College Library]

305 M328 2010