Die Mitte als Kampfzone

Members of the middle class find themselves in a socio-structural ¿sandwich position¿ that requires the permanent adjustment of lifestyle and maxims. In times of significant social changes many of them feel increasing pressure. The contributions to this work discuss the strategies of self-positioning members of the middle class pursue and show how the pressure within society grows due to intensified isolation - against the top and the bottom. The book therefore takes a close look at the social science debate about sensitivities and procedures of the middle class.