Pierre Bourdieu: Theory and Politics

Pierre Bourdieu is one of the most prominent figures in 20th-century sociology. His influence remains substantial even after his death in 2002, and his views and findings continue to divide sociologists to this day.

This book examines the issue of Bourdieu’s so-called “political turn,” a significant topic in the French press and academic world. It explores whether the relationship between Pierre Bourdieu's increasingly visible political engagement from the mid-1990s and his earlier scientifi...