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Schooling and Society: Myths of Mass Education

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Explore the pervasive myths surrounding mass education in the UK with “Schooling and Society: Myths of Mass Education.” This insightful book, from The Bookish Owl, offers a contemporary and accessible analysis of classroom realities, challenging common assumptions about class, race, gender, discipline, and youth cultures. Through an interdisciplinary approach drawing on sociology, philosophy, and cultural studies, Gordon Tait dissects topics like information technology and globalization. Discover the strengths and weaknesses of various theoretical perspectives, from critical theory to Foucaultian governance. Essential reading for advanced students of education, this resource helps discern which educational assumptions in public discourse are fair and which demand critical examination. Uncover deeper truths about education and society.

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Description

  • ISBN-10: 1316610543
  • ISBN-13: 978-1316610541
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publication date: 27 April 2017
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 17.78 x 2.46 x 25.4 cm
  • Print length: 424 pages