Schoolteacher : A Sociological Study / Dan C. Lortie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lortie, Dan C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teaching.

Educational sociology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (311 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2002.

Summary:

Upon its initial publication, many reviewers dubbed Dan C. Lortie's Schoolteacher the best social portrait of the profession since Willard Waller's classic The Sociology of Teaching. This new printing of Lortie's classic-including a new preface bringing the author's observations up to date-is an essential view into the world and culture of a vitally important profession.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Preface 2002

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. The Hand of History

2. Recruitment and Reaffirmation

3. The Limits of Socialization

4. Career and Work Rewards

5. Perspectives on Purpose

6. Endemic Uncertainties

7. The Logic of Teacher Sentiments

8. Sentiments and Interpersonal Preferences

9. Speculations on Change

Appendix A Sample Description

Appendix B The Questions

Notes

References

Index

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OCLC:

1595736494