Education in America, 3 - (Sociology in the Twenty-First Century) by Kimberly A Goyette (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Education in America introduces readers to social inequality in education in the U.S. The book highlights findings from current, rigorous sociological research, covering patterns and trends in inequality in education by socioeconomic background, race, and gender, and framing them in the context of current issues and controversies such as expanded accountability and school choice policies. This book sheds light on the complexity of inequality in schools--that inequality is difficult to attribute to a single factor or explanation, and that it works differently by socioeconomic status, race, and gender. This complexity, in turn, complicates possible overarching policy solutions"--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>Education in America </i>provides an essential, comprehensive introduction to education in the U.S., from its origins to its contemporary manifestations. Focusing on social inequality, Kimberly A. Goyette calls into question Horace Mann's famous proclamation that education is the "great equalizer" and examines how education stratifies students based on socioeconomic background, race, and gender. She identifies the 'hidden curriculum' beneath equations and grammar rules, from which students may learn what is expected of them based on their anticipated roles in society. Referencing school reforms such as No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top, and Common Core, Goyette shows that education is not merely reflective of a society's views, but instrumental in shaping and changing society's structure.<br /><br /><i>The Sociology in the Twenty-First Century Series introduces students to a range of sociological issues of broad interest in the United States today, with each volume addressing topics such as family, race, immigration, gender, education, and social inequality. These books--intended for classroom use--will highlight findings from current, rigorous research and demographic data while including stories about people's experiences to illustrate major themes in an accessible manner. Learn more at The Sociology in the Twenty-First Century Series.</i><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"Goyette provides a lucid, succinct, and valuable overview of the state of education. Recommended for teaching!"--Annette Lareau, author of <i>Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life</i> <p/> "This book fills a niche within course materials for undergraduates in sociology of education, and will be valuable to instructors teaching sociology of education and social inequality." --Susan A. Dumais, Associate Professor of Sociology, Lehman College, CUNY<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Weaves a powerful narrative of inequalities that is chilling in its detailing of how education stratifies students on the basis of gender, race, class, and disability. Packed with relevant facts and statistics, it is also a very measured book, weighing up often competing evidence in an even-handed way."--Diane Reay "American Journal of Sociology" (11/1/2018 12:00:00 AM)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Kimberly A. Goyette</b> is Professor and Chair in the Department of Sociology at Temple University and specializes in the Sociology of Education.
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