Emma A F Smith - Key Issues In Education And Social Justice

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'This excellent book considers the extent to which policy and practice, particularly in the UK, have led to a more equitable education system and ultimately to a fairer society. The ideas and arguments are extremely accessible, wide-ranging and well-informed. A welcome addition to the reading list and one that I can highly recommend' <b>- Jane Bates, Programme Leader fo Education Studies, Manchester Metropolitan Univeristy</b><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Inequalities can be experienced in different forms, from birth to school experiences to the many different modes of learning as we grow up. <br /><br /> <br /><br />This book focuses on educational experience as a lifelong and society-wide issue. The author draws on research, policy and contemporary thinking in the field to provide a comprehensive guide to the educational inequalities that may exist and persist throughout an individual's educational course. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Providing an international perspective on different ethnic, gender and social groups, the book covers a broad range of issues, including: <br /><br /> <br /><br />- theoretical, policy and research developments in the area <br /><br />- inequalities that may exist during the years of schooling <br /><br />- government policy <br /><br />- beyond the school classroom <br /><br /> <br /><br />This book is essential reading for undergraduate students on Education-Studies programmes. It is also useful for students on Masters and Initial Teacher Education programmes. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Emma Smith is Reader in Education at the University of Birmingham