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Social Realism Knowledge And The Sociology Of Education : Coalitions Of The Mind
Hardback Edition: 1
This key monograph is both timely and important in bringing together seminal papers, and some new material, in the emergence of an increasingly influential school of thought in the study of knowledge and education. It brings together for the first time articles that have played key roles in the emergence of an increasingly influential school of thought for a realist sociology of education that places knowledge at its heart. This timely volume covers issues in the sociology of knowledge, the educational system and policy, professional autonomy, vocational education, educational research and teaching, as well as the nature of such disciplines as cultural studies, English, science and the arts. The chapters directly address the nature of sociology of education itself. The realist position developed in the book challenges two major currents of thought that have for a long time been prominent and influential in sociology and education: postmodernism and progressivism/constructivism. This well-edited collection of papers is provocative and original in that it represents a sustained, collective critique that offers a genuine alternative to these current orthodoxies.
Pages : 473
Publisher : Bloomsbury Professional
Publication date : 2009-10
Subjects: Non-fiction, Education / Language / ESOL