Pierre Bourdieu Books

"Lectures at the College de France (1983-1984)."

aeoA major new work by Bourdieu containing one of his most important and systematic theoretical statements. aeoThe book develops a powerful critique of scholarly reason, as a form of thought which is rooted in the special conditions of scholasticism. schovat popis

What is a 'symbolic revolution'? What happens when a symbolic revolutions occurs, how can it succeed and prevail and why is it so difficult to understand? Using the exemplary case of Edouard Manet, Pierre Bourdieu began to ponder these questions as early as the 1980s, before making it the focus of his lectures in his last years at the College de France. This volume of Bourdieu's previously unpublished lectures provides his most sustained contribution to the sociology of art and the analysis of cultural fields. It is also a major contribution to our understanding of impressionism and the works of Manet. Bourdieu treats the paintings of Manet as so many challenges to the conservative academicism of the pompier painters, the populism of the Realists, the commercial eclecticism of genre painting, and even the 'Impressionists', showing that such a revolution is inseparable from the conditions that allow fields of cultural production to emerge. At a time when the Academy was in crisis and when the increase in the number of painters challenged the role of the state in defining artistic value, the break that Manet inaugurated revolutionised the aesthetic order.0

New in paperback. The hardback sold well. This is Bourdieu's most important and systematic statement of his general theoretical approach. All of his key concepts are presented, defined and illustrated. Bourdieu has international renown as one of the most original theorists in the social sciences.

"What is the nature of the modern state? How did it come into being and what are the characteristics of this distinctive field of power that has come to play such a central role in the shaping of all spheres of social, political and economic life? In this major work the great sociologist Pierre Bourdieu addresses these fundamental questions. ..." -- From back cover

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.

This volume brings together Bourdieu's highly original writings on language and on the relations between language, power and politics. Bourdieu develops a forceful critique of traditional approaches to language, including the linguistic theories of Saussure and Chomsky and the theory of speech-acts elaborated by Austin and others.

The Field of Cultural Production brings together Bourdieu's most important writings on art, literature and aesthetics.

� Pierre Bourdieu is one of the world's leading social theorists. � His other books have all been enthusiastically received and sold well. � This is an excellent introduction to Pierre Bourdieu's work and also includes an up- to-date bibliography.