Bøger af Peter (University of Southampton Calvert

Originally published in 1982, this book provides a concise and stimulating guide to the historical development of the concept of 'class' and the different ways in which it has been applied in social and political theory. In conclusion, Dr Calvert suggests that class is an 'essentially contested concept'.

Eighty per cent of the world's population lives in the developing world. This book presents a look at this world, its varied political institutions and the key social, economic and environmental issues at the heart of contemporary debates.