Bourdieu And Education: Acts Of Practical Theory; Author: Grenfell, Michael; Joint Author: James, David; Hardback; Book

Author: Grenfell, Michael; Joint Author: James, David
Hardback; Book
224 pages
Published: June 1998
Taylor & Francis Books Ltd
ISBN: 0750708875

Bourdieu and Education details the practical applications of Bourdieu's theories in a series of specific pedagogic research studies, showing how his ideas can be put into practice. Language, gender, career decision-making and the experience of higher education students are all covered. Questions are also raised concerning research methodology. The authors also examine Bourdieu's interest in the position of the researcher within the research process. Bourdieu's influence is traced in aspects of both theory and practice. Finally, principles, approaches, methods and techniques that maybe derived from Bourdieu are suggested, and assessed, for practical use in research.This text details the practical applications of Bourdieu's theories in a series of specific pedagogic research studies, showing how his ideas can be put into practice. Language, gender, career decision-making and the experience of higher education students are all covered.