Summary
Sociology and Education is a sound introduction to sociology of education. The book examines the respective logics behind the contemporary sociological approaches to education, their assumptions and their limits. It clarifies the links between psychology of cognitive development, micro-sociology and macro-sociology, as well as the role ascribed to human reason in social action. Special attention is given to major scientific discussions and empirical findings regarding inequality of educational opportunity.
Rooted in both American and European sociology, the book helps the reader grasp the viewpoint of the different theoretical approaches to formal education and thus to envisage new perspectives.
Rooted in both American and European sociology, the book helps the reader grasp the viewpoint of the different theoretical approaches to formal education and thus to envisage new perspectives.
Details
- Pages
- VIII, 310
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN (Softcover)
- 9783039115877
- Language
- English
- Keywords
- Recherche sur le curriculum Pädagogische Soziologie Sociologie pédagogique Processus cognitifs Sociologie de la formation Développement
- Published
- Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt am Main, New York, Oxford, Wien, 2008. VIII, 310 pp., num. tables and graphs
