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Sociology of Education Today by Jack Demaine (2001, Trade Paperback)

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Sociology of Education Today, Paperback by Demaine, Jack (EDT), ISBN 0333778294, ISBN-13 9780333778296, Brand New, Free shipping in the US It is almost twenty years since Macmillan published Jack Demaine's Contemporary Theories in the Sociology of Education . This completely new book brings together important recent work of the most prominent sociologists working in the field of education today, and reaffirms the reputation of sociology of education as an international discipline at the forefront of original research and analysis. Th examines a wide range of empirical issues and different theoretical perspectives.

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PublisherPalgrave Macmillan The Limited

ISBN-100333778294

ISBN-139780333778296

eBay Product ID (ePID)1958304

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXiv, 259 Pages

Publication NameSociology of Education Today

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2001

SubjectEducational Policy & Reform / General, General, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorJack Demaine

Subject AreaEducation

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight12.5 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN00-048353

Reviews'This book stimulates our thoughts and notions about education and society; it compels us to engage fully in the study of educational systems and their impact...' - Contemporary Sociology 'All of these essays are well written...' - Choice

Dewey Edition21

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal306.43

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentAcknowledgements Research in Sociology of Education Today; J.Demaine Shaping the Sociology of Education Over Half a Century; R.Dale Feminist Sociology of Education: Dynamics, Debates and Directions; J.Dillabough & M.Arnot Rethinking Social Justice: A Conceptual Analysis; S.Gewirtz The New IQism: Intelligence, Ability and the Rationing of Education; D.Gillborn & D.Youdell New Teachers and the Question of Ethnicity: B.Carrington, A.Bonnett, A.Nayak, G.Short, C.Skelton, F.Smith, R.Tomlin & J.Demaine Manufacturing the Global Locality, Customising the School and Designing Young Workers; J.Kenway, P.Kelly & S.Willis Development, Democracy and Deviance in Contemporary Sociology of Education; L.Davies The Sociology of Comparative Education; L.Saha New Class Relations in Education: The Strategies of the 'Fearful' Middle Classes; S.Ball & C.Vincent Missing: A Sociology of Educating the Middle Class; S.Power Vultures and Third Ways: Recovering Mannheim's Legacy for Today; G.Whitty Index

SynopsisIt is almost twenty years since Macmillan published Jack Demaine's Contemporary Theories in the Sociology of Education . This completely new book brings together important recent work of the most prominent sociologists working in the field of education today, and reaffirms the reputation of sociology of education as an international discipline at the forefront of original research and analysis. The book examines a wide range of empirical issues and different theoretical perspectives., This entirely new edition of Contemporary Theories in the Sociology of Education brings together important recent work by some of the most prominent educational sociologists. The book examines a wide range of empirical issues and differing theoretical perspectives, including social calss, race, and educational policy.

LC Classification NumberLC189-214.53