Bourdieu considers the study of literary and artistic works, addressing issues that have preoccupied criticism in the late 20th century: aesthetic value and jud... » 

Bourdieu considers the study of literary and artistic works, addressing issues that have preoccupied criticism in the late 20th century: aesthetic value and judgement; the social contexts of cultural practice; the role of intellectuals and artists; and structures of literary and artistic authority. «