Reproduction in Education, Society and Culture

Pierre Bourdieu author Jean Claude Passeron author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:8th Aug '90

Should be back in stock very soon

Reproduction in Education, Society and Culture cover

The way in which the ruling ideas of a social system are related to structures of class, production and power, and how these are legitimated and perpetuated, is fundamental to the sociological project.

In this second edition of this classic text, which includes a new introduction by Pierre Bourdieu, the authors develop an analysis of education (in its broadest sense, encompassing more than the process of formal education). They show how education carries an essentially arbitrary cultural scheme which is actually, though not in appearance, based on power. More widely, the reproduction of culture through education is shown to play a key part in the reproduction of the whole social system.

The analysis is carried through not only in theoretical terms but through the development of empirically testable propositions within the wider framework of the historical transformation of the educational system.

Reveals new features in the analysis of social classes and political power. Arising probably from the intense interest in cultural dominance and cultural revolution that emerged in radical movements... these investigations connect cultural phenomena firmly within the structural characteristics of a society, and begin to show how a culture produced by this structure in turn helps to maintain it. -- Tom Bottomore
The most striking successes of their work are their redefinitions of the very character of educational research... There is an especially brilliant discussion of the relations between a traditional literary culture and selection for arts courses. 
-- Raymond Williams
Useful for those doing dissertations in the area -- Dr Donna Woodhouse * drupal *
It is an excellent book that examines structural inequality from a theroetical level.
I have recommended it for purchase to our University Library. -- Mr Glen Thomas Guilfoyle * drupal *
I may recommend this book for supplimental reading but not what I had hoped it would be -- Mr Mark Timoney * drupal *
the authors analysis education and how it is based on power, and its relationship with the social system. must read for those researchng the field of education. -- Mr Noel Ronan * drupal *
This is a canonical book which I will be happy to recommend to my students. It addresses challenging areas of sociology which are directly applicable to their studies. -- Mr Steve Courtney * drupal *
A classic book which I would highly recommend for those who are social researchers. There are growing number of undergraduates who are making a good attempt in applying the theoretical framework introduced in this book. -- Ms Eva Mikuska * drupal *
A Classic text - although needs some prior understanding and knowledge of Bourdieu′s theories to fully appreciate.

Nice to have the introductions at the begining to set the scene / give context. -- Ms Kirsten Stevens-Wood * drupal *
Recommended as further reading to students interested in expanding their theoretical views on education and society. Oftentimes heavy going but worth the effort. -- Ms Nisrin AlTabba * drupal *

ISBN: 9780803983205

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 370g

288 pages

2nd Revised edition