The Field of Cultural Production

In his work , Pierre Bourdieu

Why This is a “Better” Approach

"disinterested" artist

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11. Conclusion

Autonomy vs. Heteronomy

: Bourdieu identifies a tension between two principles:

For scholars of sociology, media studies, literary theory, and art history, few names carry as much weight as Pierre Bourdieu. Among his vast oeuvre, the collection of essays known as The Field of Cultural Production: Essays on Art and Literature stands as a cornerstone. However, unlike his more famous Distinction or The Rules of Art , accessing a high-quality, searchable, and accurately paginated PDF of this specific text remains a frustrating challenge.

Suggested Citation for your Paper:

Bourdieu, Pierre. The Field of Cultural Production: Essays on Art and Literature . Edited by Randal Johnson, Columbia University Press, 1993.