Social Theory in Education Primer: Primer

by Philip Wexler

Book Overview

The Social Theory in Education Primer shows how classical sociology sets the frame for theory and research in education. Three major paradigms are explained in their historical context, and are used as a key to making sense of contemporary work that understands education from a sociological point of view. The central classical theorists considered are seen both in their own context, and also as the founders of the major movements that have continuing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433103370
• ISBN13: 9781433103377
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"