Conclusion

Critique

Cheleen Mahar

Richard Harker

Chris Wilkes

pp. 195-225

in: Richard Harker, Cheleen Mahar, Chris Wilkes (eds), An introduction to the work of Pierre Bourdieu, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 1990

Abstract

The major purpose of this chapter is to develop a full critique of Bourdieu's contribution, by reviewing the areas of criticisms which his work has already attracted and by suggesting an alternative theoretical position. We conclude by reviewing Bourdieu's new work in order to consider the directions his work is likely to follow in the future.