Education Policy and Social Class: The Selected Works of Stephen J. Ball
- ISBN-10
- 0415363985
- ISBN-13
- 9780415363983
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 290
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Author
- Stephen J. Ball
Description
This book brings together in one place Stephen Ball's key writings. Drawing on over 20 years' work, Professor Ball has selected his most seminal work - from education policy and sociology to his work on education and social class.
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