Who rules Britain?
by Scott, John
"The lifestyle, economic basis and political affiliations of the British upper class are the focus of this lively new study. The book combines a review of existing sociological theory on class and capitalism with material drawn from a great variety of sources." "The book answers the question, is there still a ruling class in Britain? John Scott presents an account of the historical development of the British upper class, the development of industrial and financial dynasties, town and country so…
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- Full title :Who rules Britain? / John Scott.
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"The lifestyle, economic basis and political affiliations of the British upper class are the focus of this lively new study. The book combines a review of existing sociological theory on class and capitalism with material drawn from a great variety of sources." "The book answers the question, is there still a ruling class in Britain? John Scott presents an account of the historical development of the British upper class, the development of industrial and financial dynasties, town and country society and London and the political world. Photographs and other illustrations cover subjects as diverse as public school fees, the structure of parliament, and the dates and events of the 'Season'. This book is an informative and entertaining survey of the British 'ruling class' for undergraduates, 'A' level students and general readers alike. Book jacket."--Jacket.
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- Publication Date:1991.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Polity Press
- Place of Publication:Oxford, UK
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:1991.
The Physical Object
- Description:viii, 171 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0745603025, 9780745603025, 074560563X, 9780745605630
- oclc:ocm22489175
- LC Classification:HT653.G7
- Dewey Decimal:305.5/2/0941
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