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At the beginning of the twentieth century, American reformers saw vocational education as a promising way to cure many of the nation's economic and social ills. But the ensuing educational reforms had disappointingly little effect on the problems they were supposed to solve. Today we are still distressed by the extent of unemployment among young people, especially blacks and other minorities, and our doubts about the effectiveness of schools in preparing young people for work have never been greater. Did vocational education go wrong? Or were the problems so deeprooted that the schools could not solve them? These are the questions these nine essays address. They consider such topics as the changing economic and political context of vocational education, the role of federal legislation, the various ideas of early vocationalists, the growth of the idea of school as the primary route to employment, the theoretical relationship between schooling and work, the special problems of vocational education for blacks and women, and the directions that future research must take.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Work, Youth, and Schooling'? A: The book examines historical perspectives on vocational education in American education, focusing on how vocationalism was seen as a solution to economic and social issues in the early twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Work, Youth, and Schooling' is Harvey Kantor.
- Q: What are some topics covered in the essays? A: The essays cover various topics including the economic and political context of vocational education, federal legislation, early vocationalist ideas, and the specific challenges faced by minorities in vocational education.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Work, Youth, and Schooling' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 1982.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 380 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is targeted towards educators, researchers, and individuals interested in the history and effectiveness of vocational education in the United States.
- Q: Does the book address the effectiveness of vocational education today? A: Yes, the book discusses contemporary issues such as unemployment among young people and questions the effectiveness of schools in preparing students for work.