a social critique of the judgement of taste

It will provide the historian of the future with priceless materials and it will bring an essential contribution to sociological theory.

It does this, according to Bourdieu, by emphasizing individuality, rivalry, and ‘distinction’ and by devaluing the well-being of society as a whole. Presentation on theme: Pierre Bourdieu, Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste There is an economy of cultural goods, but it has a specific. It serves the interests not merely of status but of power. In other words, the esthetic world view serves as an instrument of domination. “Bourdieu’s analysis transcends the usual analysis of conspicuous consumption in two ways: by showing that specific judgments and chokes matter less than an esthetic outlook in general and by showing, moreover, that the acquisition of an esthetic outlook not only advertises upper-class prestige but helps to keep the lower orders in line.

The work in some ways redefines the whole scope of cultural studies. “One of the more distinguished contributions to social theory and research in recent years… There is in this book an account of culture, and a methodology of its study, rich in implication for a diversity of fields of social research. Distinction A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste Pierre Bourdieu Translated by Richard Nice Product Details PAPERBACK 42.50 36.95 38. Distinction : a social critique of the judgement of taste.

A social critique of the judgement of taste