Understanding education

by Sharon Gewirtz

"These fundamental questions of value are not always seen as central to the sociology of education. However, this book argues that they are pivotal and provides a sophisticated and engaging invitation to the field that is designed to open up such important issues. It draws attention to the many points of disagreement that exist between major thinkers in the sociology of education and the values on which their ideas are based. By involving readers in crucial questions about the potential contribution of sociology to education policies and practices, it aims to bridge the divide between...