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Dick Houtman's groundbreaking analysis challenges conventional class-based explanations of political ideology, arguing that authoritarianism and libertarianism are rooted in cultural capital rather than economic background. This scholarly work examines existing statistical evidence and research methodologies with rigorous attention to detail, exposing fundamental theoretical limitations in established class-based approaches. By demonstrating that diverse class theories rely on identical research foundations, Houtman provides a compelling framework for understanding how cultural positioning shapes political attitudes more fundamentally than economic circumstances alone. Published by Routledge and distributed through Aldine Transaction, this book belongs to the Sociological Imagination and Structural Change series, offering critical insights for academics, researchers, and students examining the intersection of class, culture, and contemporary politics.

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Houtman critiques Marxism Lite approaches by revealing cultural capital's explanatory power over class-based political theories.

The book systematically deconstructs statistical arguments from conventional class studies with theoretical precision and empirical examination.

Published within the Sociological Imagination and Structural Change series by Routledge for academic and scholarly audiences.

Addresses authoritarianism and libertarianism through cultural domain analysis rather than traditional economic determinism.

Provides researchers with an alternative theoretical framework for understanding contemporary political ideology formation.

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Release Date
30 April 2004
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06 February 2007

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