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Rethinking education for social cohesion : international case studies /

This book offers a critical analysis of the theories underpinning the current approaches and practices of social cohesion. The contributions examine the ethics and policy making of social cohesion, critiquing the nationalistic and economic driven objectives which dominate the field to propose a mult...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Shuayb, Maha
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Series:Education, economy and society.
Subjects:
Educational sociology > Case studies.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture.
Social integration > Case studies.
Social policy > Case studies.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction; M.Shuayb
  • PART I: THE THEORY AND POLITICS OF SOCIAL COHESION
  • From Social Cohesion to Social Justice and Care in Education: Re-visiting the Theory and Practice; M.Shuayb
  • Education, Social Cohesion and Human Rights; H.Starkey
  • Multicultural Citizenship and Social Cohesion: Reflecting on the Case Study of England; D.Kiwan
  • The Historical Legacy and Political Implications of State and Sectarian Schools in Lebanon; M.Farha
  • Education for Social Cohesion in Lebanon: The Educational Reform Experiment in the Wake of the Lebanese War; M.Abou Assali
  • Education as a Basic Means in Building Societal Cohesion in Lebanon: An Unfinished Task; N.Frayha
  • Common School or Common System? R.Pring
  • PART II: MEANS FOR PROMOTING SOCIAL COHESION: EVIDENCE FROM THE FIELD
  • Building Social Inclusion and Community Cohesion: The Role of the Citizenship-rich School; T.Breslin
  • Current Models and Approaches to Social Cohesion in Secondary Schools in Lebanon; M.Shuayb
  • Civics Re-examined: The Gap Between Civic Education and Active Citizenship in Lebanon; B.Akar
  • Promoting a Rights-based Perspective in Initial Teacher Education; L.Jerome & A.McCallum
  • Achieving Social Cohesion in Europe through Education: A Success Story; R.Garc̕a Carri̤n
  • School Linking as a means of Fostering Community Cohesion; S.Ali
  • The Power of Language: How Small Shifts in Language Create Big Shifts in Relationships and Behaviour: A Guide for Teachers, Students, Leaders and Parents; A.Asseily
  • Teaching and Learning History for Strengthening Reconciliation and Peace Building Process: Experience of the Council of Europe; T.Minkina-Milko
  • Conclusion; M.Shuayb.