Sociology of Education by Tomas Boronski (Author), 2nd Edition, published in January 2020 by SAGE Publications Ltd. This textbook delves into the fundamental principles of sociology and emphasizes the importance of a sociological perspective for comprehending the evolution of ideas about education and schooling over time. It highlights how these insights directly impact our lives today. The second edition is designed to encourage critical thinking among students regarding contentious debates in education, exploring what has shaped various viewpoints on these issues.

New additions to this edition include:

• Two new chapters: “Early Approaches to Sociological Research” and “Social Class and Social Mobility.”
• A new case study feature integrated throughout the book.
• Updated coverage of recent education policy, child poverty, political extremism, and the politics of independent and grammar schools.

This is a crucial resource for students pursuing undergraduate Education Studies degrees, as well as those sociology courses that focus on educational issues.