Education, Globalization & Social Change Hugh Lauder, Phillip Brown, Jo-Anne Dillabough, A. H. Halsey * Education, Globalization and Social change comprises an entirely new selection of over seventy papers, written by leading researchers worldwide (including many specially commissioned pieces). * This authoritative selection of writings covers key areas such as globalization, sociological theories of learning, higher education, gender and race, presenting readers with a definitive guide to contemporary thinking in the field. * A general introduction presents the key concepts in the sociology of education, outlining the major theories and debates - especially in relation to globalization * Each part begins with an introduction to explain and contextualize the readings within their larger educational and sociological contexts Education is seen as central to economic competitiveness, the reduction of poverty and inequality, and environmental sustainability. The editors of Education, Globalization and Social Change have selected key writings that examine the social and economic limits - and possibilities of - education in addressing these fundamental problems. This new reader defines the field of sociology of education with a particular focus on papers that analyse the nature and extent of globalization in education. It is ideal reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociology and education who are looking for an authoritative selection of writings, defining the field of sociology, political economy, and cultural studies of education, in one comprehensive volume. Hugh Lauder is Professor of Education and Political Economy at the University of Bath Phillip Brown is Research Professor at Cardiff University Jo-Anne Dillabough is Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia A. H. Halsey is Emeritus Professor, Nuffield College, Oxford University.