Building on the popular 1st edition, this book examines the sociology of education in Britain today. Informed by recent debates and research, it outlines new social policy and explains relevant theory. With updated chapters and contemporary examples, it is packed with skills-based activities to develop students' understanding of the topic. INDICE: Introduction - Educational Policy and Systems - Changes in Curriculum and Assessment - Changes in Policy and Structure - Explaining Class Differences in Educational Achievement - Explaining Gender Differences in Educational Achievement - Explaining Ethnic Differences in Educational Achievement - Functionalist Explanations of the Role of Education and Training - Conflict and Postmodern Explanations of the Role of Education and Training - References - Index
- ISBN: 978-0-230-21792-8
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 296
- Fecha Publicación: 27/11/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés