Contemporary Debates in the Sociology of Education

The sociology of education is a vibrant discipline which has been responsible for a number of profound shifts in how we understand society. With innovations in the discipline sitting alongside more traditional lines of enquiry that continue to demand attention, this edited volume brings together some of the most prominent sociologists working in education today to address a wide range of empirical and theoretical issues. Adopting an international perspective, this book foregrounds cutting-edge research that highlights both the diversity and complexity of understanding education in society. Contemporary Debates in the Sociology of Education not only showcases the real strengths of the discipline but, by bringing together original, empirical work by leading scholars, it advances our sociological understanding, acting as a source of stimulation and debate for postgraduate students and academics, as well as a touchstone for undergraduates seeking to engage with the discipline.

Rachel Brooks is Professor of Sociology and Head of the Department of Sociology at the University of Surrey, UK. She is also co-editor of Sociological Research Online. Previous books include Student Mobilities, Migration and the Internationalization of Higher Education (with J. Waters) and Transitions from Education to Work.

Mark McCormack is a Lecturer in Sociology at Durham University, UK. He has previously published The Declining Significance of Homophobia.

Kalwant Bhopal is Reader in Education at the University of Southampton, UK. Her most recent book (with Patrick Alan Danaher) is Identity and Pedagogy in Higher Education: International Comparisons.