The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Sociology of Education (RoutledgeFalmer Readers in

Taylor & Francis

The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Sociology of EducationAuthor(s): Stephen Ball\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415327763, 978-0415327763\nSynopsis\nThe RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Sociology of Education brings together a carefully selected collection of articles and book chapters to reflect enduring trends in the field of Sociology of Education. Focusing on the major issues confronting education today, this lively and informative Reader provides broad coverage of the field and includes sections on crucial topics such as:\n\nsocial class\nglobalization\ngender\ncurriculum\nsocial inequality and social justice\nstudents and classrooms.\n\nWith an emphasis on contemporary pieces that deal with issues relevant to the immediate real world, this book represents the research and views of some of the most respected authors in the field today. Stephen Ball offers a collection that is theoretically informed, internationally a.