Education and Sociology: An Encyclopedia (Education and Society) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0815316151 ISBN 13: 9780815316152

Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

About this title

From Library Journal

With topics ranging from adolescence and schools to educational assessment, working parents, and race and gender inequality, this stimulating, well-developed compilation of essays covering the common ground between education and sociology is sure to satisfy both educators and researchers. Over 90 contributors offer a variety of perspectives, highlighting key topics like affirmative education, Catholic schools, the economics of education, globalization, home schooling, and teacher burnout. Editors Levinson (Bergen Community Coll.), Peter W. Cookson Jr. (Teachers Coll., Columbia Univ.), and Alan R. Sadovnik (Rutgers Univ.) have created a book that goes beyond simplistic definitions, effectively articulating historical perspective, current research, pedagogic discourse, and directions for further discussion and research. The alphabetical listing of topics will help beginners as well as ardent researchers concentrate on areas of interest, while the detailed index helps in locating subject overlaps and areas of comparison. A unique compilation that is international in scope; recommended for academic libraries, schools of education and sociology, and public libraries seeking to offer a broad overview of current topics in these disciplines. Leroy Hommerding, Fort Myers Beach Lib. Dist., FL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

With topics ranging form adolescence and schools gender inequality, this stimulating, well-developed compilation of essays covering the common ground between education and sociology is sure to satisfy both educators and researchers.... A unique compilation that is international in scope; recommended for academic libraries, schools of education and sociology, and public libraries seeking to offer a broad overview of current topics in these disciplines.
–Library Journal, December 2001

[A]nyone seeking to better understand and improve our educational system will find this book to be an invaluable resource.
–Teachers College Record

More than an alphabetical list of topics, this encyclopedia provides articles high in quality, each with a bibliography. The editors, particularly Levinson, are veterans in compiling reference works and are familiar with the field of education.The book has a lengthy introduction with its own long list of references, a roster of contributors, and a comprehensive index. Recommended for undergraduates and above.
–Choice

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0815316151
• ISBN 13: 9780815316152
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 756
• Editor: Levinson David, Cookson Peter, Sadovnik Alan