Originally published in 1980, The Inheritance of Inequality is an important contribution to the study of social mobility in Australia. The book is based on findings from a survey of nearly 5,000 Australians who were interviewed about their family backgrounds and occupational careers.

Leonard Broom was distinguished Professor of Sociology. FL Jones, Patrick McDonnell, Trevor Williams.

1. Introduction 2. The Socioeconomic Career: A Basic Model 3. Education and Career Beginnings 4. Careers and Career Contingencies 5. Status and Income Appendix: Estimating the Effects of Education and Experience 6. Status Attainment over Three Generations.