Pierre Bourdieu: The Last Musketeer of the French Revolution

This book provides an innovative cultural analysis of Pierre Bourdieu’s oeuvre. Surpassing prior introductory presentations and critical discussions of his work, the book keenly exposes Bourdieu’s overarching political commitment to the French Revolution and to the ideals of the Enlightenment. It is a must read for those interested in Bourdieu and for those seeking an understanding of the interplay between culture and social theory.

Gad Yair is associate professor and chair of the department of sociology and anthropology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mount Scopus, and co-author of The Golem in German Social Theory.