Sally Tomlinson

A Sociology of Special and Inclusive Education (eBook, PDF)

Exploring the manufacture of inability

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Despite a plethora of literature on special and inclusive education world-wide, governments are still unsure of the reasons for this sector's expansion in their national education systems. Professor Tomlinson applies critical sociological perspectives to the social processes, policies and practices which comprise special and inclusive education, clearly examines the way in which people or groups exercise power and influence to shape this area of education, and discusses the conflicts of interest which arise in resulting social interactions and relationships. Specifically focussing on developments in the UK and USA, this book will be of interest to anyone studying inclusive education.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, HR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Februar 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317294405
• Artikelnr.: 47903782

Autorenporträt

Sally Tomlinson is Emeritus Professor at Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK, and an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Education, University of Oxford, UK. She has written and researched for over 30 years in the areas of educational policy, special education and the education of minorities. Her recent books with Routledge are Ignorant Yobs? Low Attainers in a Global Knowledge Economy (2013) and The Politics of Race, Class and Special Education (2014).

Inhaltsangabe

1. A Sociology of Educational Expansion 2. The Emergence of Special and Inclusive Education : England. 3. The Emergence of Special and Inclusive Education : USA 4. IQ, Ability and Eugenics 5. A Strategic Maintenance of Ignorance 6. Professional and Political Interests 7. Parental Interests and grievances 8. Vocational Inclusion and Exclusion

Rezensionen

"A Sociology of Special and Inclusive Education gives insights into beliefs and structures that form the contested ground of inclusive provision in contemporary schools [...] It serves a useful purpose in reinforcing a (perhaps cynical) view that, despite the 30 or more years of policy effort, a regrettable status quo remains in education."
-- Philip Garner, Schools Week Review

"Professor Tomlinson applies critical sociological perspectives to the social processes, policies and practices that comprise special and inclusive education, particularly in England and the USA. She clearly examines the way in which people or groups exercise power and influence to shape this area of education, and discusses the conflicts of interest that arise in resulting social interactions and relationships."
-- Julie Summers, The Midwest Book Review

"A Sociology of Special and Inclusive Education: Exploring the Manufacture of Inability provides a deep historical perspective on the education system that surrounds issues of race, gender, social class, and disability [...] The critical questions raised in this text, along with the research analysis and rich history, make this a powerful resource for educators, professionals, and policymakers."
-- Teachers College Record, August 2017