Understanding Bourdieu

Bourdieu′s work is formidable-the journey is tough. Follow this French foreign legion - take an apple, take a hanky - but take this book. -- Peter Beilharz
Pierre Bourdieu′s work is now coming to be seen as one of the twentieth century′s most important contributions to our thinking about the world. Understanding Bourdieu is a comprehensive and lucid introduction to his work. Measured and judicious, it′s the best road map of this significant body of work currently available. -- John Frow
A good range of recent examples from popular culture are used to flesh out the material in accessible terms. These examples are deployed very well indeed - rather than being tacked-on illustrations of an idea, they are instead used at the heart of the explanation of the ideas. -- David Gauntlett
This is for the second part of the module, which has not yet started, but where we will be exploring Bourdieu in depth.

This book offers a good background understanding of Bourdieu, and consequently, will be very helpful for students on this module.

I will be strongly recommending it. -- Dr Joanie Willett * drupal *
Bourdieu′s theorising is made accessible to an audience who might otherwise skip over such an important thinker; a good introduction. -- John Hoffman * drupal *
This is a really useful book in understanding the work of Bourdieu. The glossary at the beginning of the book is especially helpful for anyone new to his work and the examples thought the chapters are relevant and contextualised. An interesting a useful guide. -- Jon Audain * drupal *
If interested in this scholar a very good entry level book that set out work and ideologies vey clearly -- Miss Helen Thornalley * drupal *
Excellent introduction to Bordieus′ widespread work. -- Mr Dominic Kirby * drupal *
A very readable introduction for undergraduate students unfamiliar with the subject. -- Mr Felix Seyfarth * drupal *
Align with the authors aims this is an accessible introduction to the thinking and theoretical considerations of Bourdieu. An audience of undergraduate students may find this book particularly useful in conceptualising and comprehending some of Bourdieu’s key thoughts. A convenient combination of Bourdieu’s original text, authors’ comments and relevant examples allows for a concise understanding of Bourdieu’s theoretical positioning. Pertinent references are provided at the end of each chapter for those wishing to further their understanding of often complex theoretical concepts. -- Mr Mark Mierzwinski * drupal *
Bourdieu′s theory remains important, even though societies changes. However, his theory is not easily unlocked and applied in research. This book certainly helps in understanding Bourdieu by rephrasing his words into more open and transparent language. -- Mr Noel Clycq * drupal *
explains the positionality of Bourdieu′s his theoritical ideas, objectivism/subjectivism, and his structural relationships in education. -- Mr Noel Ronan * drupal *
A great ′starter′ on the world of Bourdieu. Seriously thinking about the social world is never easy, but this book is a great introduction to Bourdieu′s work. -- Mr Warren Evans * drupal *
Bourdieu′s work in sociology is well known but this helpful introduction and analysis of his work is a worthy text to have. A concise "understanding" which students and researchers should be aware off, easy to use and simply but well written it nevertheless maintains the erudition of the man himself. -- Professor Andrew Melrose * drupal *