About the Book: Education and Society: Issues and Explanations In The Sociology
Of Education
This new book is a lively and highly accessible introduction to the sociology
of education. Written in a clear and comprehensible way, it introduces students
to the key theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks in the sociology
of education, and provides a guide to contemporary issues and current debates.
The book reviews the ways in which sociology contributes to our understanding of
the relationship between education and society. The sociology of education is
treated in historical depth, dealing with the classic thinkers as well as with
contemporary approaches and issues. Moore thereby situates current