
American Education
Joel Spring(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
21st Edition
Published on 13. December 2023
Book
Hardback
230 pages
978-1-032-58009-8 (ISBN)
Description
Featuring current information and challenging perspectives on the latest issues and forces shaping the American educational system-with scholarship that is often cited as a primary source-Joel Spring introduces readers to the historical, political, social and legal foundations of education and to the profession of teaching in the United States. In his signature straightforward, concise approach to describing complex issues, he illuminates events and topics that are often overlooked or whitewashed, giving students the opportunity to engage in critical thinking about education. Students come away informed on the latest topics, issues and data and with a strong knowledge of the forces shaping the American educational system.
Updated throughout, the 21st edition of this clear, authoritative text remains fresh and up-to-date, reflecting the many changes in education that have occurred since the publication of the previous edition. New coverage includes:
Discussion of "culture wars" and critical race theory
Parental rights versus the goals of common education
LGBTQIA+ students' rights
Discussion of the current administration's educational policies
Updated throughout, the 21st edition of this clear, authoritative text remains fresh and up-to-date, reflecting the many changes in education that have occurred since the publication of the previous edition. New coverage includes:
Discussion of "culture wars" and critical race theory
Parental rights versus the goals of common education
LGBTQIA+ students' rights
Discussion of the current administration's educational policies
Reviews / Votes
"Joel Spring's American Education is, without a doubt, among the finest textbooks I have ever used for my courses. It is comprehensive and timely, managing to seamlessly and successfully interweave a consideration of both foundational education issues with more contemporary concerns. My students, who have uniformly provided positive mention of the book in course evaluations, have especially appreciated and enjoyed the numerous thought-provoking questions provided in each chapter. The breadth and depth provided by this work are both impressive and intriguing. Overall, I give American Education my highest possible endorsement."- Kathy Ziwicki, Assistant Professor, St. Bonaventure University
"American Education provides an excellent overview of the three primary areas covered in educational foundations: history of education, philosophy of education, and sociology of education. It seamlessly weaves together these broad topics and provides relevant case studies and examples from the contemporary American educational landscape."
- Kevin Holohan, Associate Professor of Educational Foundations, Grand Valley State University
More details
Series
Edition
21st edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Undergraduate
Illustrations
1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
512 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-58009-8 (9781032580098)
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Joel Spring
American Education
E-Book
12/2023
21st Edition
Taylor & Francis
€67.49
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Joel Spring
American Education
E-Book
12/2023
21st Edition
Taylor & Francis
€67.49
Available for download
Previous edition

Joel Spring
American Education
Book
07/2021
20th Edition
Routledge
€164.50
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Person
Joel Spring is Professor Emeritus at Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, USA.
Content
1. Culture Wars and the Goals of Schooling
2. The Social Goals of Schooling
3. Education and Equality of Opportunity
4. The Economic Goals of Schooling: Human Capital, Global Economy and Preschool
5. Deculturalization and Segregation: Equality of Educational Opportunity
6. Gender, Transgender and Students with Disabilities: Equality of Educational Opportunity
7. Student Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
8. Who Controls American Education?
9. State and Federal Control of Education
10. The Teaching Profession
2. The Social Goals of Schooling
3. Education and Equality of Opportunity
4. The Economic Goals of Schooling: Human Capital, Global Economy and Preschool
5. Deculturalization and Segregation: Equality of Educational Opportunity
6. Gender, Transgender and Students with Disabilities: Equality of Educational Opportunity
7. Student Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
8. Who Controls American Education?
9. State and Federal Control of Education
10. The Teaching Profession