Dr Sue Warren is Principal Lecturer in Education Studies and the Education Subject Group Leader, Leeds Metropolitan University.

"A lively and stimulating introduction to themes and contexts fundamental to a course in Education Studies. It enables the reader to engage with underpinning complexities that marry together theory and practice, facilitate understanding of issues and challenge preconceived ideas."   Angela Rees, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

• 1 Introduction to Education as a Field of Study (Sue Warren, Leeds Metropolitan University); Part 1 Themes in the Study of Education; 2 'Doing Theory' on Education (Julian McDougall and David Trotman, Newman College of Higher Education); 3 Comparative Education (Brendan Bartram, Wolverhampton University); 4 Ethics for Educators (Sue Warren and Susan Waltham, Leeds Metropolitan University); 5 Sociological Perspectives on Education (Jon Tan and Colin Harrison, Leeds Metropolitan University); 6 Affective Issues in Education (Bridget Cooper, Leeds Metropolitan University); Part 2 Contexts for Education; 7 Breaking Barriers to Learning (Pat Hughes, Liverpool Hope University); 8 Safeguarding Children and Adults in Educational Settings (Gary Walker, Leeds Metropolitan University); 9 Disaffection, Society and Education (Barbara Murphy, Bishop Grossteste University College); 10 Listening to Pupils' Voices (Margaret Woods, York St John University College); 11 Education Beyond Schools (Les Hankin, Liverpool Hope University); Index.

Dr Sue Warren is Principal Lecturer in Education Studies and the Education Subject Group Leader, Leeds Metropolitan University.

"A lively and stimulating introduction to themes and contexts fundamental to a course in Education Studies. It enables the reader to engage with underpinning complexities that marry together theory and practice, facilitate understanding of issues and challenge preconceived ideas."   Angela Rees, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

• 1 Introduction to Education as a Field of Study (Sue Warren, Leeds Metropolitan University); Part 1 Themes in the Study of Education; 2 'Doing Theory' on Education (Julian McDougall and David Trotman, Newman College of Higher Education); 3 Comparative Education (Brendan Bartram, Wolverhampton University); 4 Ethics for Educators (Sue Warren and Susan Waltham, Leeds Metropolitan University); 5 Sociological Perspectives on Education (Jon Tan and Colin Harrison, Leeds Metropolitan University); 6 Affective Issues in Education (Bridget Cooper, Leeds Metropolitan University); Part 2 Contexts for Education; 7 Breaking Barriers to Learning (Pat Hughes, Liverpool Hope University); 8 Safeguarding Children and Adults in Educational Settings (Gary Walker, Leeds Metropolitan University); 9 Disaffection, Society and Education (Barbara Murphy, Bishop Grossteste University College); 10 Listening to Pupils' Voices (Margaret Woods, York St John University College); 11 Education Beyond Schools (Les Hankin, Liverpool Hope University); Index.

Dr Sue Warren is Principal Lecturer in Education Studies and the Education Subject Group Leader, Leeds Metropolitan University.

"A lively and stimulating introduction to themes and contexts fundamental to a course in Education Studies. It enables the reader to engage with underpinning complexities that marry together theory and practice, facilitate understanding of issues and challenge preconceived ideas."   Angela Rees, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

• 1 Introduction to Education as a Field of Study (Sue Warren, Leeds Metropolitan University); Part 1 Themes in the Study of Education; 2 'Doing Theory' on Education (Julian McDougall and David Trotman, Newman College of Higher Education); 3 Comparative Education (Brendan Bartram, Wolverhampton University); 4 Ethics for Educators (Sue Warren and Susan Waltham, Leeds Metropolitan University); 5 Sociological Perspectives on Education (Jon Tan and Colin Harrison, Leeds Metropolitan University); 6 Affective Issues in Education (Bridget Cooper, Leeds Metropolitan University); Part 2 Contexts for Education; 7 Breaking Barriers to Learning (Pat Hughes, Liverpool Hope University); 8 Safeguarding Children and Adults in Educational Settings (Gary Walker, Leeds Metropolitan University); 9 Disaffection, Society and Education (Barbara Murphy, Bishop Grossteste University College); 10 Listening to Pupils' Voices (Margaret Woods, York St John University College); 11 Education Beyond Schools (Les Hankin, Liverpool Hope University); Index.