"Homo Academicus" by Pierre Bourdieu is a sociological analysis of the French academic world in the 1960s and 1970s. Bourdieu applies his theoretical concepts, such as field, habitus, and capital, to explore the structure and dynamics of academic institutions and the behavior of academics. He examines the power relations within academia, the distribution of different forms of capital (cultural, social, and symbolic), and the struggles for recognition and authority. By analyzing the academic field as a microcosm of broader social structures, Bourdieu reveals how academic hierarchies and practices reflect and reproduce wider societal inequalities. The book provides a detailed and critical look at the processes through which academic status and success are achieved, highlighting the often hidden mechanisms of exclusion and domination within the academic world.
| Page Count | 449 |
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| Persian Title | کتاب انسان دانشگاهی اثر پیر بوردیو |
| ISBN | 9786002533371 |
| Genre & Theme | Sociology |
| Thematic Focus | Examines the academic world as a social field, analyzing its structures and hierarchies. |
| Weight | 500 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Product Type | Sociology & Anthropology |
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| Format | Hardcover |
| Genre | Social |
| Origin | France |
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