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Education and Society: Issues and Explanations in the Sociology of Education
Rob Moore
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Description for Education and Society: Issues and Explanations in the Sociology of Education
Hardback. This new book is a lively and highly accessible introduction to the sociology of education. Written in a clear and comprehensible way, it introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks in the sociology of education, and provides a guide to contemporary issues and current debates. Num Pages: 212 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 436.
This new book is a lively and highly accessible introduction to the sociology of education. Written in a clear and comprehensible way, it introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks in the sociology of education, and provides a guide to contemporary issues and current debates.
This new book is a lively and highly accessible introduction to the sociology of education. Written in a clear and comprehensible way, it introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks in the sociology of education, and provides a guide to contemporary issues and current debates.
The book reviews the ways in which sociology contributes to our understanding of the relationship between education and society. The sociology of education is treated in historical depth, dealing with the classic thinkers as well as with contemporary approaches and issues. In doing so, it critically engages ... Read more
Education and Society will be an essential text for students of sociology and education.
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745617084
SKU
V9780745617084
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Ref
99-1
About Rob Moore
Rob Moore is Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Education in the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education and is a Fellow of Homerton College.
Reviews for Education and Society: Issues and Explanations in the Sociology of Education
"This is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of education and sociology. It locates current debates in the sociology of education within a broader framework of classical social science. Anyone interested in the study of education should read this book." Phil Brown, Economic and Social Research Council "This book makes an important contribution to the ... Read more