Equality And Achievement: An Introduction To The Sociology Of Education (2nd Edition)

Equality and Achievement: An Introduction to the Sociology of Education (2nd Edition)

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.From the Back CoverThis 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.Equality and Achievement offers extensive coverage of thought-provoking topics-such as accountability and standards, school size, tracking, reform and restructuring, youth cultures, parental involvement, and single parent households. Over two-hundred new citations; more than thirty new empirical studies, and a streamlined presentation are included in this second edition of Equality and Achievement.Excerpt.