The Inheritance of Inequality

Leonard Broom, F. L. Jones, Patrick McDonnell , Trevor Williams

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Routledge
01 February 2025

Social issues & processes; Social classes; Sociology: work & labour

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Inequality

Originally published in 1980 at a time when the discipline of sociology was still relatively young in Australia, The Inheritance of Inequality is an important contribution to the study of social mobility in Australia. The book is based on findings from a survey of nearly 5,000 Australians who were interviewed about their family backgrounds and occupational careers. In its scope and sample size, the survey was unique among non-governmental Australian studies. It went beyond the findings of earlier surveys, giving broader understanding of social mobility and stratification. The book sets out the processes by which Australians have found their place in the world of work in the 20th Century. Factors tending to enhance or frustrate attainment are identified and the degree to which Australia is an egalitarian society is assessed.

By: Leonard Broom, F. L. Jones, Patrick McDonnell, Trevor Williams
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 385g
ISBN: 9781032433806
ISBN 10: 1032433809
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Inequality
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 01 February 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction 2. The Socioeconomic Career: A Basic Model 3. Education and Career Beginnings 4. Careers and Career Contingencies 5. Status and Income Appendix: Estimating the Effects of Education and Experience 6. Status Attainment over Three Generations.

Leonard Broom was distinguished Professor of Sociology. FL Jones, Patrick McDonnell, Trevor Williams.

Reviews for The Inheritance of Inequality

Reviews of the original edition of The Inheritance of Inequality: ‘…an excellent study…makes a significant contribution to our general knowledge of the status attainment process.’ Kazuo Yamaguchi, American Journal of Sociology, Volume 88, No. 5.