Understanding Education: A Sociological Perspective

by Sharon Gewirtz and Alan Cribb

What purposes should education serve? Why does education matter? What should be done about education? These fundamental questions of value are not always seen as central to the sociology of education. However, this book argues that they are pivotal and provides a sophisticated and engaging invitation to the field that is designed to open up these important issues. It draws attention to the many points of disagreement that exist between major thinkers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745633447
• ISBN13: 9780745633442
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"