Tumin Melvin M Editor (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good, pages little tan some creasing. *.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Sorry, No international shipping on this item.1966 edition. Ex-Library hardcover no dj (blue boards) with all the usual markings, possible attachments, and library wear.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Very good in wrappers, a paperback. 56 pages. Cover and pages yellowed from age. Clean text. Staple binding.

Stapled wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. This is a trade sized booklet with cardstock covers and a stapled spine. The booklet is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the booklet covers have some lightish bumping, rubbing and wear. There are spots of ground-in dirt on both front and rear covers of the booklet. The text pages are clean and bright. "In 1953 Tumin challenged the Davisâ"Moore hypothesis of social stratification with his paper "Some principles of stratification: a critical analysis". Tumin took Davisâ"Moore to imply that social stratification was mostly inevitable and provided a positive function for society. He analyzed the arguments of Davis and Moore and found them wanting in a number of respects. He offered a contrasting view of social stratification, defining it as a hierarchical arrangement within any social group or society where positions are unequal in terms of power, wealth, social standing, and personal satisfaction. He directly challenged Davis and Moore's assertion that the functional importance of different social roles could be objectively determined. Tumin argued that talent and ability lack objective measurement, contrary to Davis and Moore's belief. He also pointed out the absence of equal opportunities and questioned the notion that trainees in organizations make significant sacrifices. Furthermore, Tumin contended that rewards are not the sole motivator for individuals. In a reply to Tumin's paper, Davis stated that his ideas seek to explain inequality, rather than justify it. Davis also accused Tumin of a number of errors. Tumin's 1967 book Social Stratification: The Forms and Functions of Inequality was widely used as a textbook and was re-issued in 1985." (from Wikipedia); 56p. pages; Pictured 8/14/26. …

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.