Contemporary British class situation

Author: Cui Shuyi
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Since the late 20th century, contemporary Western capitalist society has undergone significant changes in economic, political, social, and cultural fields. Objectively and correctly understanding these changes is not only related to the understanding and analysis of the realities of contemporary Western society but also involves judging the future direction of contemporary capitalist society and how to view the current trends in international political development. This book attempts to take the United Kingdom as a case study, analyzing and describing the changes in the class structure of contemporary British society from one perspective to contribute to a correct understanding of contemporary Western society. Similar to the research on other social issues and phenomena, the study of class and class structure also requires first explaining the significance and basis of the topic, briefly reviewing the relevant theories and realistic background, and defining the object of analysis and the methods to be used. These are indispensable foundational tasks. The method of class political analysis is at least not outdated so far; it remains an important theoretical tool for explaining the current political realities of Western society and international political relations.