How Class Works Power and Social Movement
How Class Works Power and Social Movement by Stanley Aronowitz, published by Yale University Press in January 2003, explores the enduring influence of social class in American society. This 263-page book challenges the notion of a classless society by examining how social groups, such as labor movements and environmental activists, can become classes when they advocate for changes that impact history. Aronowitz presents a nuanced understanding of class as a powerful force in shaping social relations.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of how class dynamics operate within various social movements, emphasizing the importance of collective action in effecting change. The book delves into the complexities of social class, offering insights into its relevance in contemporary discussions about power and social justice. With a focus on social science and reference, this edition invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of class and its role in society.
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Although Americans like to believe that they live in a classless society, Stanley Aronowitz demonstrates that class remains a potent force. Defining class as the power of social groups to make a difference, he explains that social groups such as labor movements, environmental activists, and feminists become classes when they make demands that change the course of history.
“With How Class Works Aronowitz puts the subject of social class squarely on the intellectual agenda—though in a new, inclusive, and dynamic form. Like his influential False Promises, How Class Works is both intellectually exciting and morally challenging.”—Barbara Ehrenreich
“In How Class Works Aronowitz argues for the enduring vitality of the concept of social class as a way of understanding social relations. This is a significant contribution to social theory, an argument certain to be widely considered, debated, and tested.”—George Lipsitz, author of American Studies in a Moment of Danger
“An intellectually captivating book on a topic that remains as timely and significant as ever.”—Howard Kimeldorf, University of Michigan
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