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Making Sense of Mass Education

Coming soon in February 2026

Authors

, Queensland University of Technology, , Queensland University of Technology, , Queensland University of Technology, , Queensland University of Technology, , Queensland University of Technology

Description

Making Sense of Mass Education gives a comprehensive overview of the cultural contexts of education, addressing and debunking important myths in the field. This book is an approachable text for undergraduate and postgraduate readers studying the Sociology and Philosophy of Education. The text covers the rise of mass schooling as a disciplinary institution, including the governance of subjectivity and the regulation of childhood and youth. It examines cultural forces on the field of education and addresses the influence of philosophical…

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Key features

  • The fifth edition includes new content on education policy, teachers' work, online spaces and artificial intelligence
  • The authors present a series of familiar educational myths, debunking these to encourage teachers to think critically and reflect on their own beliefs
  • The chapter content is supported by instructor resources including group activities, individual reflections, discussion, multiple choice and essay questions

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