The Sociology of Education: A Systematic Analysis

The Sociology of Education: A Systematic Analysis
ISBN-10
1317348494
ISBN-13
9781317348498
Series
The Sociology of Education
Category
Social Science
Pages
745
Language
English
Published
2015-07-22
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Jeanne Ballantine, Floyd M Hammack

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

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