The Sociology of Education: A Systematic Analysis, Int'l Ed [Paperback] 7e by Ballantine

Product details

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Paperback : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 0205216870
ISBN-13 : 9780205216871
Product Dimensions : 17.8 x 2.1 x 23.1 cm
Publisher : Routledge (29 Jun. 2011) 7th ed
Language: : English

 

Description

A comprehensive and cross-cultural look at the sociology of education. The text integrates important and diverse topics in the field by showing how they are related. The Sociology of Education: A Systematic Analysis provides a sociological analysis of education using several theoretical approaches. The authors include practical applications and current educational issues to discuss the structure and processes that make education systems work.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:
Learn diverse theoretical approaches in the sociology of education
Assess important current or emerging topics, including higher education, informal education (“climate” and the “hidden curriculum”), the school environment, education around the world, and educational movements and alternatives
Understand how change takes place and what role sociologists play
Become involved with educational systems where they can put to use the knowledge available in textbooks