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Loading... Equality and Achievement: An Introduction to the Sociology of Education (2nd Edition)by Cornelius Riordan
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. The aftermath of busing and whatever happened to the Colman Report. A 1997 update. Now in 2014 Obama is making educational equity his big theme. The plan for preschool for all is a favorite, an updated Headstart.....but the point of this book is summarized on the first page. The point of formal education in the US is to "overcome the effects of the hone" Now really. What home.....clear the single mother, McDonald's wage officially poor home....Tune in for the2016 election edition. ( ) no reviews | add a review
This concise introduction to the sociology of education demonstrates that differences between and within schools, homes, and peer groups are related in systemic ways to differences in educational outcomes. Addressing both empirical data and important theoretical concepts, it explores the impact that equality and achievement can have on academic success. Extensive coverage of thought-provoking topics, such as school size, tracking, reform and restructuring, youth cultures, parental involvement, and single parent households. The author examines equality and achievement in education, methodological issues, differences between homes, differences between schools, differences within schools, group differences and maximizing achievement and equality. For individuals interested in a concise introduction to sociology of education. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)306.430973Social sciences Social Sciences; Sociology and anthropology Culture and Institutions Specific aspects of culture EducationLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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