ABSTRACT

In this valuable study, conducted within the theoretical context associated with the work of Pierre Bourdieu, Derek Wynne looks at how the 'new middle class' of the late twentieth century goes about constructing and defending its social identity.

chapter 1|8 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|22 pages

LOCATING THE NEW MIDDLE CLASS

chapter 3|16 pages

THE HEATH: SETTING AND STRUCTURE

chapter 4|22 pages

THE SOCIAL SPACE OF MOBILITY

chapter 5|25 pages

THE SOCIAL SPACE OF LIFESTYLES

chapter 6|27 pages

THE SOCIAL SPACE OF GENDER

chapter 7|22 pages

THE CLUBHOUSE

chapter 8|10 pages

CONCLUSION