Sociology of Education

This collection brings together the work of a group of the world’s leading sociologists of education to explore and address key issues and concerns within the discipline. The chapters draw upon theory and research to provide ‘state of the art’ accounts of contemporary educational processes, global t..

This collection brings together the work of a group of the world’s leading sociologists of education to explore and address key issues and concerns within the discipline. The chapters draw upon theory and research to provide ‘state of the art’ accounts of contemporary educational processes, global t..

Here Madeleine Arnot and Mairtin Mac an Ghaill bring together a wide range of lively and informative material in this unique Reader to present an international perspective on topical issues in gender and education, focusing on enduring trends in the field...

Psychology and education have an entwined relationship, but one that is often complex and delicate.The editors recognise the valuable and varied benefits of connecting the two fields and have carefully selected contributions to reflect current trends...

Psychology and education have an entwined relationship, but one that is often complex and delicate.The editors recognise the valuable and varied benefits of connecting the two fields and have carefully selected contributions to reflect current trends...

In their appearance, schools often seem to be physically separated from their surroundings, cut off from the neighbouring houses and streets by high walls, by playgrounds or playing fields. Within the school, another world seems to exist, with a life of its own – its own routine, dress, rules and cu..

In their appearance, schools often seem to be physically separated from their surroundings, cut off from the neighbouring houses and streets by high walls, by playgrounds or playing fields. Within the school, another world seems to exist, with a life of its own – its own routine, dress, rules and cu..

First published in 1983, this work is based on a one-year project carried out by the author which involved observation of pupils in lessons and interviews and informal conversations with pupils and teachers. This books provides a model of pupil orientations, starting with activity in context and inc..

This book, first published in 1977, attempts to unravel the complex debate behind the reorganisation of comprehensive secondary schools in Britain. It sets the British experience in perspective by comparing it with that of other Western European societies and into relief by contracts with the USA...

This study, first published in 1973, examines the principles that lie behind educational dilemmas, and helps to clarify the difficulties of explanation, justification and practical action in the educational system. The author explores various key concepts in the education process, such as Intelligen..

What is the most significant factor for explaining why some individuals are more successful than others – genetic inheritance, privileged background or luck? Although conventional approaches stress the prime importance of one of these, Tyler argues that such theories fail to deal adequately with the..

First published in 1978, this book discusses both the literature and some of the practical attempts to implement changes in education at primary and secondary level, in Britain and the USA. It is a well-argued contribution to the debate on the nature and significance of educational innovation...