In this valuable study, conducted within the theoretical context associated with the work of Pierre Bourdieu, Derek Wynne looks at how the 'new middle class' of the late twentieth century goes about constructing and defending its social identity.

Derek Wynne is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Preface 1 INTRODUCTION 2 LOCATING THE NEW MIDDLE CLASS 3 THE HEATH: SETTING AND STRUCTURE 4 THE SOCIAL SPACE OF MOBILITY 5 THE SOCIAL SPACE OF LIFESTYLES 6 THE SOCIAL SPACE OF GENDER 7 THE CLUBHOUSE 8 CONCLUSION