Redesigning American Education - Softcover

Coleman, James; Schneider, Barbara; Plank, Stephen; Schiller, Kathryn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0813391024 ISBN 13: 9780813391021

Publisher: Perseus, 1999

Synopsis

Drawing on several principles of sociological theory, James S. Coleman and his colleagues construct a new design for American schooling. The authors present compelling evidence on the deficits of our educational system compared to other countries, arguing that the problems are the result of inappropriate incentives for teachers, students, and parents.

About this title

About the Author:

James S. Coleman was University Professor at the University of Chicago until his death in 1995. Barbara Schneider is co-director of the Alfred P. Sloan Center on Parents, Children, and Work, and is professor of sociology at the University of Chicago. She has co-authored a number of books including The Ambitious Generation and Transforming Schools. Stephen Plank is an associate research scientist and adjunct assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University. Kathryn S. Schiller is a visiting assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame . Roger Shouse is an assistant professor at Pennsylvania State University. Huayin Wang is a statistical analyst at R. J. Krumm and Associates. Seh-Ahn Lee is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands.

About this edition

• Publisher: Perseus
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0813391024
• ISBN 13: 9780813391021
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192