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The Sociology of Education and Work
David B. Bills
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Description for The Sociology of Education and Work
Paperback. Examines links between schooling and the modern workplace, from a sociological perspective. This book combines and analyzes theory and studies in the sociology of education and the sociology of work. It includes case studies to illustrate conclusions drawn from a combined study of education and work. Num Pages: 264 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 388.
The Sociology of Education and Work is a clear and engaging study of the links between schooling and the workplace in modern society. It explains, in accessible and lively prose, how these links have developed over time, what broad social trends are transforming them now, and offers some empirically-based projections about how these relationships are likely to develop in the future.
The Sociology of Education and Work is a clear and engaging study of the links between schooling and the workplace in modern society. It explains, in accessible and lively prose, how these links have developed over time, what broad social trends are transforming them now, and offers some empirically-based projections about how these relationships are likely to develop in the future.
- Examines links between schooling and the modern workplace, from a sociological perspective.
- Combines and analyzes theory and studies in the sociology of education and the sociology of work.
- Includes case studies to illustrate ... Read more
- Written in a concise, readable format for students.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780631223634
SKU
V9780631223634
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Ref
99-50
About David B. Bills
David B. Bills is Associate Professor in the division of Planning, Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Iowa. He is the editor of The New Modern Times: Factors Reshaping the World of Work (1995).
Reviews for The Sociology of Education and Work
“David Bills’ brilliant synthesis and critique of research on the education/work nexus now stands as the definitive reference source on the topic. It is a masterful work by our leading authority on this important linkage.” David K. Brown, Illinois State University “This is a crucial, up-to-date formulation of the relationship between credentialism, work skills, ... Read more