Homo Academicus - Couverture souple

Bourdieu, Pierre

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0804717982 ISBN 13 : 9780804717984

Editeur : Stanford University Press, 1990

Synopsis

In this highly original work, Pierre Bourdieu turns his attention to the academic world of which he is part and offers a brilliant analysis of modern intellectual culture. The academy is shown to be not just a realm of dialogue and debate, but also a sphere of power in which reputations and careers are made, defended and destroyed.

Employing the distinctive methods for which he has become well known, Bourdieu examines the social background and practical activities of his fellow academics--from Foucault, Derrida, and Lacan to figures who are lesser known but not necessarily less influential. Bourdieu analyzes their social origins and current positions, how much they publish and where they publish it, their institutional connections, media appearances, political involvements and so on.

This enables Bourdieu to construct a map of the intellectual field in France and to analyze the forms of capital and power, the lines of conflict and the patterns of change, which characterize the system of higher education in France today.

Homo Academicus paints a vivid and dynamic picture of French intellectual life today and develops a general approach to the study of modern culture and education. It will be of great interest to students of sociology, education and politics as well as to anyone concerned with the role of intellectuals and higher education today.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

′There is a formidable mind at work in Homo Academicus and a mordant sense of humour ... how far Bourdieu′s model fits the British academic world will no doubt fuel a good deal of argument in senior common rooms this winter.′ David Lodge, The Guardian

′A magnificent analysis of French intellectual life. Based on extensive survey work ... it is also informed by an acute intelligence.′ New Statesman and Society

′Bourdieu′s study, Homo Academicus has been on the best seller list in Paris. It will soon become a reference book, a fundamental contribution to the study of higher education.′ Higher Education in France

′Thorough and incisive.′ Anthropology in Action

Présentation de l'éditeur

This highly acclaimed work, in which Pierre Bourdieu turns his attention to the academic world and offers a brilliant analysis of modern intellectual culture, is now available in paperback. The academy is shown to be not just a realm of dialogue and debate, but also a sphere of power in which reputations and careers are made, defended and destroyed.

Bourdieu constructs a map of the intellectual field in France and analyzes the forms of capital power, the lines of conflict and the patterns of change which characterize the system of higher education in France today.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Stanford University Press
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0804717982
• ISBN 13: 9780804717984
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 344
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible