Class Warfare Class, Race, and College Admissions in Toptier - Secondary School

From the Suzuki method to calculus-based physics, from AP tests all the way back to early-learning Kumon courses, students are increasingly pushed to excel, with that Harvard or Yale acceptance letter held tantalizingly in front of them. The authors unveil a formidable process of class positioning at the heart of the college admissions process.

About the author

Lois Weis is the SUNY Distinguished Professor of Sociology of Education at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. She is the author of many books and most recently the editor of The Way Class Works. Kristin Cipollone is a lecturer at Buffalo State College, SUNY and a postdoctoral associate in the Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. Heather Jenkins is director of Academic Programs & High School Prep at Buffalo Prep.

Summary

From the Suzuki method to calculus-based physics, from AP tests all the way back to early-learning Kumon courses, students are increasingly pushed to excel, with that Harvard or Yale acceptance letter held tantalizingly in front of them. The authors unveil a formidable process of class positioning at the heart of the college admissions process.

Product details

• Authors: Kristin Cipollone, Cipollone Kristin, Heather Jenkins, Jenkins Heather, Lois Weis, Lois Cipollone Weis, Weis Lois
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.04.2014
• EAN: 9780226134925
• ISBN: 978-0-226-13492-5
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, EDUCATION / Administration / General, Social groups, Secondary Schools, Educational administration and organization, United States of America, USA, Students & Student Organisations, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, Social groups, communities and identities