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.

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.