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Understanding education: a sociological perspective

Choice Reviews OnlinePublished 1 July 2010
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TL;DR

This book argues that reflexivity in sociology of education should be extended to include teachers' work as well as students' work in order to truly understand the role of sociology in education.

Abstract

Acknowledgements Preface Part 1: Approaching education sociologically Chapter 1 Understanding education: the role of sociology Chapter 2 Understanding structure and agency Chapter 3 Varieties of critique Part 2: Key themes Chapter 4 Social reproduction Chapter 5 Knowledge and the curriculum Chapter 6 Identity Chapter 7 Teachers' work Part 3: Conclusion Chapter 8 Extending reflexivity in sociology of education References

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Social Sciences