Schooling for the Dole?: The New Vocationalism (Youth Questions)

This series sets out to question the ways in which youth has traditionally been defined by social scientists and policy-makers, by the caring professions and the mass media, as well as in 'commonsense' ideology. It explores some of the new directions in research and practice which are beginning to challenge existing patterns of knowledge and provision. Each book examines a particular aspect of the youth question in depth. All of them seek to connect their concerns to the major political and intellectual debates that are now taking place about the present crisis and future shape of our society. The series will be of interest to those who deal professionally with young people, especially those concerned with the development of socialist, feminist and anti-racist perspectives. But it is also aimed at students and general readers who want a lively and accessible introduction to some of the most awkward but important issues of our time. List Of Tables -- Preface -- 1. Introduction / John Clarke And Paul Willis -- 2. Leaving School And Growing Up / Dan Finn -- 3. Schooling And The World Of Work / Robert Moore -- 4. Against The New Vocationalism / Philip Cohen -- 5. From Vocational Guidance To Life Skills / Inge Bates -- 6. Conclusion / Paul Willis -- Author And Name Index -- Subject Index. Inge Bates ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Front Matter....Pages i-vii Introduction....Pages 1-16 Leaving School and Growing Up: Work Experience in the Juvenile Labour Market....Pages 17-64 Schooling and the World of Work....Pages 65-103 Against the New Vocationalism....Pages 104-169 From Vocational Guidance to life Skills: Historical Perspectives on Careers Education....Pages 170-219 Conclusion: Theory and Practice....Pages 220-227 Back Matter....Pages 229-236