Living on the Edge: Rethinking Poverty, Class and Schooling, Second Edition

Living on the Edge: Rethinking Poverty, Class, and Schooling, Second Edition examines the relationship between poverty and underachievement in education and challenges the view that problems can be fixed by discrete initiatives. It provides positive examples of schools that are succeeding in engaging marginalized young people and improving their lives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 19 February 2018
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc

Living on the Edge: Rethinking Poverty, Class, and Schooling, Second Edition, delves into one of the most enduring and contentious issues in education: the profound connection between poverty and underachievement. This topic continues to be a central and pressing contemporary battleground in the quest to enhance standards.

Living on the Edge offers a comprehensive exploration and analysis of various explanations, critiques, and inadequate accounts, presenting a more compelling and valuable theory. The authors challenge the notion that problems can be addressed through isolated initiatives, often rooted in deficit views of youth, families, and communities. The book systematically examines a range of explanations, both from outside and within schools. It draws upon positive examples of schools that are successfully engaging marginalized young people, offering valuable forms of learning, and improving their lives.

In this second edition, the book includes two extensive case studies that exemplify, explain, and illustrate the themes woven throughout the text. These case studies provide concrete examples and insights into the challenges and successes faced by schools in addressing poverty, class, and schooling.

Living on the Edge: Rethinking Poverty, Class, and Schooling, Second Edition, remains a vital and essential read for anyone concerned about or involved in the fight for more socially just and equitable forms of education. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex dynamics between poverty, class, and schooling, and offers practical strategies and solutions for addressing these issues. By challenging prevailing narratives and promoting a more inclusive and equitable education system, this book contributes to the ongoing efforts to create a more prosperous and fulfilling future for all.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 168 x 227 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433135101
Edition number: 2 Revised edition