Education : Philosophy & Social Aspects

Examines what theory means for both student and researcher and questions whether the confidence in educational theory is justified. This book also examines some theoretically significant influences on educational thought and practice in the twentieth century. It is intended for academics, researchers, teachers and students of education. more...

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What should teachers and schools do about moral education? An international team of philosophers and educationalists examine some of the most fundamental questions in moral education, such as the nature of morality. more...

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Probing the abilities and dis-abilities of women in education from the mid- 19th century to the present, this work brings historical analysis, classroom research, and theoretical reflection to bear on gender issues in education. more...

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'An informed and informative introduction: teachers as well as student teachers will find it stimulating and valuable. Topics it covers well include teacher management and teacher professionalism' - Michael Duffy, Times Educational Supplement. 'This book is essential reading for all those concerned about education, especially for those working within the education system' - International Journal of Educational Management. This key text provides an overview of current theoretical issues, areas of study and major themes that are covered in education studies programmes. Prominent contributors to each field provide students with a solid grounding in the areas they will be studying and point the way to further successful study. more...

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The first fully comparative empirical analysis of the relationship between education and social cohesion, this book develops a new 'distributional theory' of the effects of educational inequality on social solidarity. Based on extensive analysis of data on inequality and social attitudes for over 25 developed countries. more...

Price: $85.00