Howard Becker on Education

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A collection of the work of sociologist of education, Howard Becker, bringing together a range of essays on education and educational institutions. It provides examples of empirical studies on teachers and pupils, conceptual analyses of schools and higher education institutions, and a reflective discussion of ethnographic work in education. There is a 15-page critical introduction by editor Burgess on Problems, Theories and Methods in the Work of Carl Becker. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)