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Understanding Education: A Sociological Perspective

Paperback • 2009 • English

Understanding Education: A Sociological Perspective

By Alan Cribb

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About the book

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 in the sociology of education, and the val...Show more

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9780745633459

Publisher

Polity Press

Published year

2009

Language

English

Original title

Understanding Education: A Sociological Perspective

Format

Paperback

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