The International Handbook on the Sociology of Education

The International Handbook on the Sociology of Education

Author: Carlos Alberto Torres

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 9780742517707

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This handbook discusses the social context of education, outlining the challenges as well as the advances in public and private education systems at the start of the new millennium. It presents an integrated account of social theory and methodologies, along with applied perspectives.


The Practical Application of Sociology

The Practical Application of Sociology

Author: Herbert Newhard Shenton

Publisher:

Published: 1923

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13:

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Hopes to hasten the development of applied sociology by making clear distinctions between general sociology, social arts, social work, and social economy. Also looks at observational sociology when men are attempting to influence the behavior of others.


The Early Sociology of Education: Principles of educational sociology

The Early Sociology of Education: Principles of educational sociology

Author: Kenneth Thompson

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 824

ISBN-13: 9780415345286

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A facsimile set of eight books, presenting early contributions to the development of the sociology of education from the 1920s through to the 1950s - the period in which it emerged as an organized and specialized sub-field of sociology.


Sociology of Education

Sociology of Education

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1927

Total Pages: 610

ISBN-13:

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Provides a forum for studies in the sociology of education and human social development. It publishes research that examines how social institutions and individuals' experiences within these institutions affect educational processes and social development. Such research may span various levels of analysis, ranging from the individual to the structure of relations among social and educational institutions. The journal presents a balance of papers examining all stages and all types of education at the individual, institutional, and organizational levels.