Equality and Achievement An Introduction to the Sociology of Education

Name: Equality and Achievement An Introduction to the Sociology of Education
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ISBN: 9780130481771

ISBN-10: 0130481777

ISBN-13: 9780130481771

Edition: 2nd 2004

Authors: Cornelius H. Riordan

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For Sociology of Education or Social Foundations of Education courses. This concise introduction to the sociology of education demonstrates that differences between and within schools, homes, and peer groups are related in systematic ways to differences in educational outcomes. Employing both empirical data and important theoretical concepts, it explores the impact of school, family, and a wide range of other factors on academic success in terms of equality and achievements. Extensive coverage of thought-provoking topics, such as the black/white test score gap, school and class size, tracking, reform and restructuring, youth cultures, parental involvement, family structure, summer…

Book details

List price: $132.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 4/30/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100




Equality and Achievement in Education



Methodological Issues



Differences Between Homes



Differences Between Schools: The Early Studies



Differences Between Schools: The Current Studies



Differences Within Schools



Peer Group Differences



Maximizing Achievement and Equality