The selected dialogues capture Pierre Bourdieu's profound insights on social theory and philosophy, as he engages with Michael Grenfell. These conversations delve into Bourdieu's complex ideas about culture, power, and social structures, revealing his intellectual depth and the nuances of his thought. The dialogues offer a unique glimpse into Bourdieu's perspectives during a pivotal time in his career, making them essential for understanding his influence on contemporary sociology and philosophy.
Pierre Bourdieu is now recognized as one of the key contemporary critics of culture and the visual arts. Art Rules analyses Bourdieu's work on the visual arts to provide the first overview of his theory of culture and aesthetics.Bourdieu's engagement with both postmodernism and the 'problem of aesthetics' provides a new way of analysing the visual arts. His interest is in how artistic fields function and the implications their processes have for art and artistic practice.Art Rules applies Bourdieu's theory of practice to the three fields of museums, photography and painting. These practical examples are used as a springboard to address visual arts in the 21st Century and to establish Bourdieu's 'Rules of Art'.
Focusing on the practical applications of Bourdieu's theories, this text explores various pedagogical research studies related to language, gender, career decision-making, and higher education experiences. It critically examines research methodology and the researcher's role in the process, tracing Bourdieu's influence in both theory and practice. Additionally, the authors propose and evaluate principles, approaches, methods, and techniques derived from Bourdieu that can be effectively utilized in research settings.
Focusing on Pierre Bourdieu's concept of a "new gaze," the book explores his vision of society and culture through biographical insights and socio-political contexts. It aims to guide readers in understanding Bourdieu’s perspective, emphasizing the importance of metanoia—a transformative change in outlook—on the social world.
The book presents a detailed exploration of the intricate connections between Bourdieu's theories, language-based ethnographies, and reflexivity. It delves into how these concepts interact and influence each other, providing insights into their implications in real-world situations. Through a unique perspective, the volume enhances understanding of these topics and their relevance in contemporary research and practice.
Uniquely amongst the numerous publications to appear on the work of the French social theorist Pierre Bourdieu, this book deals with data analysis, examining a range of techniques and instruments. After an introductory chapter outlining the key principles of Bourdieu’s theory, the book presents detailed examples of data being collected and analysed in a Bourdieusian way across various social science contexts. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are addressed, including analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each method, as are common data collection procedures such as interview, observation and questionnaire. Examples of Multiple Correspondence Analysis are an important feature of the book, since this was an approach particularly favoured by Bourdieu. In each case study, the pros and cons of different approaches are highlighted and the qualitative/quantitative debate is thoroughly explored. Overall, the book offers readers a blueprint to develop their own methodological plans for using Bourdieu in research practice.
