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Living on the Edge: Rethinking Poverty, Class and Schooling - Adolescent Cultures, School & Society
John Smyth
This book confronts one of the most enduring and controversial issues in education - the nexus between poverty and underachievement. The authors draw upon positive examples of schools which are succeeding in engaging marginalized young people, providing worthwhile forms of learning, and improving young lives.
239 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | August 22, 2013 |
| ISBN13 | 9781433116858 |
| Publishers | Peter Lang Publishing Inc |
| Pages | 239 |
| Dimensions | 151 × 228 × 17 mm · 340 g |
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