Bourdieu and Data Analysis: Methodological Principles and Practice

✍ Scribed by Michael Grenfell, Frédéric Lebaron

• Publisher: Peter Lang AG
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 345
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

✦ Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix

Michael Grenfell and Frédéric Lebaron
Introduction 1

Part I Bourdieu and Data Analysis 5

Michael Grenfell
Bourdieu and Data Analysis 7

Part II Qualitative 35

Michael Grenfell
Introduction to Part II 37

Carla DiGiorgio
The Interaction Between Identity, Power and Inclusive Practice in a Minority Language School 41

Jacqueline Widin
Mapping an Illegitimate Field: Power Relations in International Education 57

Cheryl Hardy
Re-presenting the Social World: Bourdieu and Graphic Illustrations of Field 77

Jo Watson
Widening Participation in Higher Education: Capital that Counts 97

Michael Grenfell
Conclusion to Part II 117

Part III Quantitative 121

Frédéric Lebaron and Philippe Bonnet
Introduction to Part III 123

Frédéric Lebaron and Philippe Bonnet
Classification, Social Classes and Cultural Practices: A GDA Approach Through Bourdieu’s Sociology of Culture 127

Vincent Berry, Manuel Boutet and Samuel Coavoux
Playing Styles: The Differentiation of Practices in Online Video Games 165

Jan Thorhauge Frederiksen
Trawling for Students: How Do Educational Institutions Compete for Students? 181

Andrea Tribess
In Which Social Context Will Working-Class Students Obtain an Academic Qualification? 207

Ylva Bergström and Tobias Dalberg
Education, Social Class and Politics: The Political Space of Swedish Youth in Uppsala 227

Daniel Laurison
Positions and Position-Takings Among Political Producers: The Field of Political Consultants 253

Ramón Álvarez Esteban, Mónica Bécue-Bertaut, Belchin Kostov and Annie Morin
Structure and Vocabulary Flow in Chronological Corpora: Contributions of Correspondence Analysis and Labelled Hierarchy 273

Frédéric Lebaron and Philippe Bonnet
Conclusion to Part III 295

Michael Grenfell and Frédéric Lebaron
Conclusion 297

Bibliography 303
Notes on Contributors 325
Index 331

✦ Subjects

Социологические дисциплины;Методология социологических исследований;Методы сбора и анализа социологических данных;