ISBN:
0415023971
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9780415023979
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0415166896
,
9780415166898
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0203035437
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9780203035436
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (x, 193 p.)
,
maps.
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Schooling and social change, 1964-1990
DDC:
306.432094209045
Keywords:
Education Social aspects
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England
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Education Social aspects
;
Wales
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Politics and education England
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Politics and education Wales
;
England
;
Wales
;
Politics and education
;
Politics and education
;
Education Political aspects
;
Education Political aspects
;
Education Social aspects
;
Education Social aspects
;
Education Social aspects
;
Education Social aspects
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; Cultural
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POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Cultural Policy
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Popular Culture
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Education ; Political aspects
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Education ; Social aspects
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Education, Special Topics
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Education
;
Social Sciences
;
Wales
;
England
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
BOOK COVER -- TITLE -- COPYRIGHT -- CONTENTS.
Abstract:
This is the first book to offer an overview of the ways in which the sweeping social and economic changes of the modern period have impacted on the education system. Roy Lowe draws on estensive research to paint a vivid picture of the ways in which schools and universities were moulded by external events and of the part they played in promoting modernisation of society. The book explores some key themes:* the nature of the economic transformations taking place;* the growing awareness of gender issues;* the changing ethnic composition of modern Britain;* the bureaucratisation
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-189) and index. - Description based on print version record
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