The Structure of Schooling
Readings in the Sociology of Education
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | Richard Arum, Irenee R. Beattie, Dr. Karly S. Ford | ISBN: | 9781483321165 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | November 13, 2014 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc | Language: | English |
| Author: | Richard Arum, Irenee R. Beattie, Dr. Karly S. Ford |
| ISBN: | 9781483321165 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | November 13, 2014 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc |
| Language: | English |
The Structure of Schooling: Readings in the Sociology of Education by Richard Arum, Irenee Beattie, and Karly Ford exposes students to examples of sociological research on schools, with a focus on the school as community. Now in its Third Edition, this engaging reader has broadened its scope even more, presenting additional readings in particular related to the sociology of higher education. The book draws from classic and contemporary scholarship to examine current issues and diverse theoretical approaches to studying the effects of schooling on individuals and society. In addition to covering traditional areas such as stratification and racial inequality, the book also veers off the beaten path, including readings on such contemporary topics as bullying, school shootings, school choice, and teen social media use.
The Structure of Schooling: Readings in the Sociology of Education by Richard Arum, Irenee Beattie, and Karly Ford exposes students to examples of sociological research on schools, with a focus on the school as community. Now in its Third Edition, this engaging reader has broadened its scope even more, presenting additional readings in particular related to the sociology of higher education. The book draws from classic and contemporary scholarship to examine current issues and diverse theoretical approaches to studying the effects of schooling on individuals and society. In addition to covering traditional areas such as stratification and racial inequality, the book also veers off the beaten path, including readings on such contemporary topics as bullying, school shootings, school choice, and teen social media use.
