Sociology of Education

This book is written for undergraduate students who seek a sociological understanding of the educational process.  It is written especially  for students in education or sociology who, as future educators, need to be knowledgeable about current sociological debates in education in general, and in Canadian education in particular.  In this new edition, students will learn about sociological concepts and theoretical perspectives that will allow them to understand the ways in which formal and informal aspects of the educational system are connected to many sectors of society, including the political, economic, legal, and religious realms.