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Pierre Bourdieu and Social Transformation: Lessons from Algeria.

Authors :
Calhoun, Craig
Source :
Development & Change. Nov2006, Vol. 37 Issue 6, p1403-1415. 13p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article discusses the influence of experiences in Algeria on the contributions Pierre Bourdieu made to the field of sociology. Bourdieu's theory of practice and his thougts on economy and neoliberalism are also discussed. It is stated that Bourdieu also researched on rapid changes those were taking place in agricultural practices, and studied exchanges between urban and rural centers.

Subjects

Subjects :
*SOCIOLOGICAL research
*SOCIAL change
*SOCIOLOGY of economic development
*STRUCTURALISM
*HABITUS (Sociology)

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0012155X
Volume :
37
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Development & Change
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23232175
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7660.2006.00535.x
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