Education and Training by Tony Lawson

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Education and Training by Tony Lawson

Building on the popular 1st edition, this book examines the sociology of education in Britain today. Informed by recent debates and research, it outlines new social policy and explains relevant theory. With updated chapters and contemporary examples, it is packed with skills-based activities to develop students' understanding of the topic.
Praise for the first edition: '..impressive and reflects the authors' understanding of the exam boards' requirements. They cover the key subsections with great style - legislative change and social policy, differential achievement and the role of education in society - but the real bonus is that many of the studies they refer to have been published in the 1990s. Furthermore, they integrate the newer issues in education (improvement in girl's performance, the impact of the new right) into the flow of the text. This book benefits from its relevance to current debates. It is also good to see data presented in a wide range of forms, as well as lots of exam-based exercises.' - Mike Moores, Times Educational Supplement

TONY LAWSON is Senior Lecturer in Social Science and Information Technology in the School of Education at the University of Leicester, UK. He was Chief Examiner for the AEB (now AQA) A-level Sociology examination for 10 years and is also on the editorial board of The Sociology Review.

TIM HEATON has been teaching Sociology for over 18 years and is well known for his innovative teaching methods. He is currently teaching A Level Sociology and Psychology at Cheam High School, Surrey, UK.

ANNE BROWN is Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Leicester, UK. She is also an experienced teacher and examiner of A level Sociology.

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ISBN 13 9780230217928
ISBN 10 0230217923
Title Education and Training
Author Tony Lawson
Series Skills-Based Sociology
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2009-11-27
Number of pages 296
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.