{"product_id":"american-education-9781032580074","title":"American Education","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing current information and challenging perspectives on the latest issues and forces shaping the American educational systemwith scholarship that is often cited as a primary sourceJoel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpdated 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of cultu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eJoel Spring's \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Education\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eAmerican Education\u003c\/i\u003e my highest possible endorsement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eKathy Ziwicki\u003c\/b\u003e, Assistant Professor, St. Bonaventure University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAmerican Education \u003c\/i\u003eprovides 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Kevin Holohan, \u003c\/b\u003eAssociate Professor of Educational Foundations, Grand Valley State University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Culture Wars and the Goals of Schooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. The Social Goals of Schooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Education and Equality of Opportunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Economic Goals of Schooling: Human Capital, Global Economy and Preschool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Deculturalization and Segregation: Equality of Educational Opportunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Gender, Transgender and Students with Disabilities: Equality of Educational Opportunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Student Cultural and Linguistic Diversity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Who Controls American Education?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. State and Federal Control of Education\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. The Teaching Profession\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019125686615,"sku":"9781032580074","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032580074.jpg?v=1750779387","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/american-education-9781032580074","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}