Routledge Marxist Perspectives in Sociology of Education - RLE

This comprehensive analysis examines how Marxist theory illuminates education's role in society, exploring social mobility, class stratification, and selection mechanisms within schooling systems. The author defines key areas in the sociology of education whilst integrating important concepts from Marx and Engels into sociological frameworks. The book investigates social class, family structures, sociolinguistics and institutional schooling practices, providing a rigorous Marxist critique of education's function in maintaining social hierarchies. Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Library Editions series, this work strengthens foundational sociological theory by applying radical perspectives to educational systems. Essential reading for students and scholars examining how education perpetuates or challenges class divisions and social inequality.