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The Upper Classes

Property and privilege in Britain

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  • © 1982
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Authors:
  1. John Scott

    1. Department of Sociology, University of Leicester, UK

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Property and Privilege in Perspective

    • John Scott
    Pages 1-11

  3. Magnates, Gentry and Bourgeoisie

    • John Scott
    Pages 12-33

  4. Rentiers, Farmers and Financiers

    • John Scott
    Pages 34-66

  5. The Rise of the Manufacturers

    • John Scott
    Pages 67-77

  6. Gentlemen of Property

    • John Scott
    Pages 78-113

  7. Capital, Wealth and Control

    • John Scott
    Pages 114-148

  8. Class, Status and Power

    • John Scott
    Pages 149-190

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 191-213
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Sociology, University of Leicester, UK

    John Scott

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Upper Classes

  • Book Subtitle: Property and privilege in Britain

  • Authors: John Scott

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-16965-8

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies Collection, Social Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: John Scott 1982

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 213

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: Sociology, general

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