The first of its kind, this handbook synthesizes major advances in the sociology of education over the past several decades. It incorporates both a systematic review of significant theoretical and empirical work and challenging original contributions by distinguished American, English, and French sociologists. In his introduction, John G. Richardson traces the development of the sociology of education and reviews the important classical European works in which this discipline is grounded. Each chapter, devoted to a major topic in the field, provides both a review of the literature and an exposition of an original thesis. The inclusion of subjects outside traditional sociological concern--such as the historical foundations of education and the sociology of special education--gives an interdisciplinary scope that enhances the volume's usefulness.
By:
Professor John Richardson Imprint: Greenwood Press Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 709g ISBN:9780313235290 ISBN 10: 0313235295 Pages: 401 Publication Date:21 February 1986 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
