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Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman, "Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite" (Harvard UP, 2024)
New Books in Anthropology
Understanding Contemporary British Elites
This chapter analyzes the methodologies used to study social elites, focusing on data collection from sources like the 'Who's Who' registry and genealogical records. It examines the demographic and educational characteristics of today's elites, revealing the complexities of their identities and self-presentation amidst their inherent privilege.
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