Provides an introduction to education in the U.S., from its origins to its contemporary manifestations. Focusing on social inequality, the author calls into question Horace Mann's famous proclamation that education is the "great equalizer" and examines how education stratifies students based on socioeconomic background, race, and gender.


Format Häftad Omfång 302 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag University of California Press Utgivningsdatum 2017-05-09 ISBN 9780520285118