The Inheritance of Inequality

by Patrick McDonnell, Leonard Broom, F. L. Jones

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032433809
• ISBN13: 9781032433806
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 206 Pages