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This book examines the systemic and structural nature of social inequalities, focusing on how the urban–rural divide intersects with race, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality to shape identities and access to opportunities.
It offers valuable insights for sociologists and scholars of inequality seeking to broaden the scope of current research. Ultimately, the authors argue that it will be impossible to build a more just and equitable society without addressing the urban–rural nexus.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Urban-Rural Inequality
Section 1: Social Class and Global Inequality
Chapter 2: Social Class Inequality
Chapter 3: Global Inequality
Section 2: Gender and Sexual Inequality
Chapter 4: Gender Inequality
Chapter 5: Sexual Inequality
Section 3: Racial and Ethnic Inequality
Chapter 6: Racial Inequality
Chapter 7: Ethnic Inequality
Section 4: Age and Ability Inequality
Chapter 8: Age Inequality
Chapter 9: Ability Inequality
Conclusion
References
Index
About the Authors

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Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 27 Nov 2025
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Pages 240
ISBN 9781978761919
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations 10 figures bw 2 tables
Series Studies in Urban–Rural Dynamics
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Gregory M. Fulkerson

Gregory M. Fulkerson, Ph.D., is Professor of Socio…

Author

Alexander R. Thomas

Alexander R. Thomas, Ph.D., is professor of sociol…

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Kirsten Kemmerer

Kirsten E. Kemmerer, Ph.D., is a research scientis…

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