Through a case study of Guyana, a society in which structural pluralism and ethnic/racial divisions coincide to a large extent, this book explores the specific way in which social structures interact with and affect social institutions, ethnic stratification, social actions, and both group-based and purportedly universalist ideologies.
Duane Edwards is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Guyana. He lectures both undergraduate and graduate courses in social theory and social research.
Innehållsförteckning
1. Introduction.- 2. Structural Pluralism in Guyana.- 3. Historical Evolution of Social Differentiation and Stratification.- 4. The Role of Social Structures.- 5. Role of Institutions.- 6. The Role of Ideology.- 7. Conclusion.