The democratic class struggle in twenty countries 1945-1990

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The present study is. the result of a Ph.D research project that I worked on enthusiastically for the last four years.During this period I benefitted from the support of many persons and institutions.I would like to thank them at this point for their contributions.The persons I would especially like to thank are my supervisors, Jan van Deth, Nan Dirk de Graaf and Wout Ultee.Nan Dirk de Graaf and Wout Ultee initiated the research project from which the present study stems.Furthermore, as my daily supervisors, they introduced me into sociological research in general and social stratification research in particular and taught me the routines of daily social research.Jan van Deth, who followed my work at a somewhat larger distance, shared his expertise on politics and political science and helped form the basic structure of this book.I would like to extend my thanks to my colleagues at the department of Sociology of the University of Nijmegen.They offered me an enjoyable and inspiring work environment.In addition, a stay at Nuffield College in Oxford, funded in part by the British Council, was a stimulating experience.Discussions there on class and politics provided me with several ideas that are incorporated in the present study.During the course of the project, I discussed preliminary findings with many persons in a variety of different settings and benefited greatly from the comments and criticisms received.I would like to express my thanks to all persons I encountered on such occasions.Among these -in addition to my supervisors -r

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