Already a sociological classic during his lifetime, Pierre Bourdieu's work has lost none of its relevance to this day. Those who have read his writings see the world through different eyes. But how does one approach such a multifaceted and extensive oeuvre? Hans-Peter Müller's introduction provides a systematic overview of Bourdieu's work and presents his conceptual toolbox and empirical studies in a way that offers a reliable guide for both beginners and experts, while also inspiring a desire to learn from one of the great sociologists and critical intellectuals of the 20th century.