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Stephen J Ball is Distinguished Service Professor of Sociology of Education at the University College London, Institute of Education. He is co-founder and Managing Editor of the Journal of Education Policy. He has written 20 books and had published over 140 journal articles. This month we are publishing his new book The Education Debate.
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Paul Sng is a British Chinese filmmaker and writer based in Edinburgh, Scotland, whose films are driven by methodical research, creative storytelling and a collaborative approach that strives for inclusivity and diversity in people and projects. This month we are publishing his new book This Seperated Isle: Invisible Britain.
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Ann Oakley is Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the UCL Social Research Institute. A social researcher for more than 50 years, and author of many academic publications, she is also well known for her biography, autobiography and fiction. Her books include The Sociology of Housework, From Here to Maternity and The Men's Room which was serialised by the BBC in 1991, and most recently Forgotten Wives.
Nicole Brown, author of 'Making the Most of Your Research Journal', is Social Researcher and Lecturer in Education, and Academic Head of Learning and Teaching in the Department of Culture, Communication and Media at UCL Institute of Education.
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‘Social Exclusion of Youth in Europe’ offers new policy recommendations on key areas of youth social exclusion. Read for FREE here:
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Take a look at this reading list from Elizabeth Koebele, the new Digital Associate Editor for @policy_politics, which pulls together articles ready for policy and politics-focused courses next semester. #PublicPolicy #SocialPolicy #Politics
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Our Short Guides series provides high quality, concise introductions to key subjects in the #SocialSciences. Perfect for #Students and anyone interested in branching out into new topics.
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