Public Sociology As Educational Practice
Author | : Scandrett, Eurig |
Publisher | : Policy Press |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 2020-09-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781529201437 |
ISBN-13 | : 1529201438 |
Rating | : 4/5 (438 Downloads) |
Download or read book Public Sociology As Educational Practice written by Scandrett, Eurig and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading academics take a distinctive new approach to the understanding of public sociology education in this perceptive new resource. Through pedagogical case studies and inter-contributor dialogues, they develop and challenge thinking in the field. Divided into three sections on the publics, knowledges and practices of public sociology education, it looks beyond the boundaries of academia to deliver fresh responses to key disciplinary questions including the purposes and targets of sociological knowledge. For students, academics and practitioners, it is a timely and thought-provoking contribution to debate about public sociology education.