The Schooled Society - An Introduction to the Sociology of Education

The Schooled Society examines how education has come to occupy a central place in society and how its function and form continue to evolve. Structured around the three core roles of modern schooling - selection, social organization, and socialization-the authors integrate classical and contemporary theoretical approaches to discuss schooling within a sociological framework. This new second edition is a concise, yet comprehensive, examination of schooling at the K-12 and post-secondary levels. "Offering a key Canadian perspective, The Schooled Society: An Introduction to the Sociology of Education examines how education has become an important keystone in modern societies and how its structure and function continues to evolve. Developed around the three core roles of modern schooling--selection, social organization, and socialization--this text integrates classical and contemporary theoretical approaches to discuss schooling within a sociological framework. Building on the strength of its previous editions, this fourth edition features a brand new case study in each chapter focusing on timely and crucial issues in Canadian education to highlight real-life examples of topics and theories presented throughout the text. The fourth edition also includes a more streamlined approach to key concepts and theories, and additional coverage of Indigenous schooling and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Accessible and engaging, The Schooled Society remains a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the sociology of education."-- Provided by publisher "Offering a key Canadian perspective, The Schooled Society: An Introduction to the Sociology of Education examines how education has become an important keystone in modern societies and how its structure and function continues to evolve. Developed around the three core roles of modern schooling--selection, social organization, and socialization--this text integrates classical and contemporary theoretical approaches to discuss schooling within a sociological framework. Building on the strength of its previous editions, this fourth edition features a brand new case study in each chapter focusing on timely and crucial issues in Canadian education to highlight real-life examples of topics and theories presented throughout the text. The fourth edition also includes a more streamlined approach to key concepts and theories, and additional coverage of Indigenous schooling and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Accessible and engaging, The Schooled Society remains a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the sociology of education."-- Résumé de l'éditeur