Product Description This book is for everyone concerned with the social study of education, placing it at the center of political and sociological debate about post-industrial societies. The fifty-two papers examine major changes that have taken place in the late twentieth century, giving students a comprehensiveintroduction to both the nature of these changes and to their interpretation in relation to long-standing debates within education, sociology, and cultural studies. Review `excellent overview of the sociology of education.' Norman Gabriel, University of Abertay, Dundee`comrephensive and accessible, reasonably priced.' C.J. Pole, University of Warwick`ideal book for students to use as a reader.' P.J. Littleford, De Montfort University`The main strength lies in the coverage of key issues, students will be able to use this text as their baisc reader for the course. It has a well-balanced mixture of older and more recent sources which means it will not date too quickly. I shall be strongly recommending it for purchase.' Lyn Bryant, University of Plymouth`It is a first class anthology which seeks to emphasise the role of sociology of education as an instrument of enlightenment.' Aslib Book Guide About the Author A H Halsey is Emeritus Fellow of Nuffield College, Oxford, and a Fellow of the British Academy. His books include Change in British Society (now in its fourth edition) and Decline of Donnish Dominion, both published by OUP.Hugh Lauder is Professor of Education at the School of Education, University of Bath.Phillip Brown is at the University of Kent at Canterbury.Professor Amy Stuart Wells is at the University of California.