| Description |
viii, 279 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The praxis of class -- A study in new working-class studies -- A review of the discourse of working-class literature -- Postmarxist theories of class -- Postmodern/poststructuralist theories of class and a theory of the working class -- A working-class reading of Maggie: A girl of the streets and The great gatsby. |
| Summary |
"This critical work seeks to establish a new philosophy of class, drawing on disciplines as diverse as sociology, cognitive science, anthropology and psychology and applying a decidedly Weberian hermeneutical lens. Topics covered include a detailed exploration of Marxism, a review of working class literature, post-marxist theories of class and the future of the field"--Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Working class writings -- History and criticism.
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Working class in literature.
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Social classes in literature.
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Marxist criticism.
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| ISBN |
9780786448852 (softcover : alk. paper) |
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0786448857 (softcover : alk. paper) |
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