160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
Written specifically for education studies students, this accessible text offers a clear introduction to sociology of education. It skilfully guides readers through this complex and sometimes challenging area using examples and accounts of sociological research to help them to understand the bigger theories and policies behind what are sometimes taken for granted systems of education.... Read more
Introduction; Part One: Phases; 1. Early years and pre-school education; 2. Primary education; 3. Secondary education; 4. Further education; 5. Higher Education; Part Two: Themes; 6. International context/globalisation; 7. Technology and architecture: surveillance; business influence; 8. Public/Private education: choice and markets; 9. Lifelong learning; 10. Social justice; 11. Conclusion
Biography
Richard Waller is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of the West of England, UK. He is also the co-convenor of the British Sociological Association’s Education Study Group.　
