Routledge Schooling and Social Change Since 1760 Book

Schooling and Social Change Since 1760: Creating Inequalities through Education provides a deep critique of the British education system. This Routledge Research in Education title examines the historical processes that have shaped the current crisis facing policymakers and practitioners. By identifying key phases of economic and social change since the first industrialization, the book explains how the education system has played a central role in sustaining and deepening social distinctions in Britain. It offers a detailed account of how schooling has helped embed inequalities over time, making it an essential resource for understanding the history of social change and the development of a divided educational landscape.