The Debate on Classes Author:Erik Olin Wright, et al Erik Olin Wright's Classes was hailed on publication by the American Journal of Sociology as "almost certain to be the most important book on social classes" of the eighties. In it, Wright presents a bold attempt to resolve some of the long-standing problems in contemporary class theory. The Debate on Classes brings together major critics of Wri... more »ght's work. From differing theoretical perspectives, they deploy a range of empirical data from studies undertaken in a number of countries. The book also contains Wright's own spirited responses and reformulation in the light of these criticisms. It forms a landmark discussion around the theory of class.« less