Olin Wright Has Written on Marx's View of Social Stratification

question 146

Essay

Olin Wright has written on Marx's view of social stratification. Discuss his criticisms of Marx. List and briefly define/explain his (i.e., Wright's) model of stratification.

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Definitions:

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