From The Dawn Of Civilization, Man Has Been Marching In Search Of Wisdom. Various Experiments Are Projected Through Education, So That Humanity, Happiness And Harmony Be Wedded Together. Education Is Indispensable For Making Life And Living Meaningful And Purposive. Its Significance Cannot Be Fully Appreciated Unless It Is Looked At In Proper Perspectives Philosophical, Sociological And Psychological.The Sociological Foundation Of Education Has Added A New Dimension To Education As An Interdisciplinary Approach.Man Not Only Lives In A Society, He Grows And Functions In A Social Context And Various Factors Contribute To The Growth Of An Individual.Sociology Which Involves The Study Of Society, Social Process And Social Change Is A Growing Science. Education Can Hardly Be Separated From Society And So From Sociology.School Is A Miniature Society And What Happens In A Society Also Happens In A School Situation. Like Parents In A Family, Teachers Take Important Roles In A School.Culture Occupies A Significant Place In A Society. A Community Cannot Grow Without Culture. Similarly, A Society Cannot Survive Without Culture. As In Every Dynamic Society There Are Problems, So In Every School There Are Typical Situations. Teacher Has A Distinct Role As A Social Worker And Community Member.Obviously, Of All The Foundations Of Education, The Sociological Basis Has A More Practical Bearing On Day-To-Day Living. In The Present Book An Attempt Has Been Made To Analytically Deal With Education In Relation To Social Environment, Culture, Social Control, Social Stratification And Social Mobility, Social Change, And National Integration. In Addition, It Elucidates The Significance Of Education For Survival, Peace, Harmony, International Understanding, Emancipation Of Creative Consciousness Etc. The Present Indian Society And Its Problems In Educational Perspectives Have Been Particularly Studied.It Is Hoped That The Present Book Will Prove Immensely Useful For The Students And Teachers Of Both Education And Sociology. Even The General Readers Will Find It Highly Informative.

Parts one and two of this volume present the theoretical lenses used to study the social contexts of education. These include long-established foundations disciplines such as sociology of education and philosophy of education as well as newer theoretical perspectives such as critical race theory, feminist educational theory, and cultural studies in education. Parts three, four, and five demonstrate how these theoretical lenses are used to examine such phenomena as globalization, media, popular culture, technology, youth culture, and schooling. This groundbreaking volume helps readers understand the history, evolution, and significance of this wide-ranging, often misunderstood, and increasingly important field of study. This book is appropriate as a reference volume not only for scholars in the social foundations of education but also for scholars interested in the cultural contexts of teaching and learning (formal and informal). It is also appropriate as a textbook for graduate-level courses in Social Foundations of Education, School and Society, Educational Policy Studies, Cultural Studies in Education, and Curriculum and Instruction.

From The Dawn Of Civilization, Man Has Been Marching In Search Of Wisdom. Various Experiments Are Projected Through Education, So That Humanity, Happiness And Harmony Be Wedded Together. Education Is Indispensable For Making Life And Living Meaningful And Purposive. Its Significance Cannot Be Fully Appreciated Unless It Is Looked At In Proper Perspectives Philosophical, Sociological And Psychological.The Philosophical Perspectives Provide The Basis Of Education In Terms Of Values, Aims And Objectives. Without A Philosophical Basis, Education Tends To Lose Its Direction. In Addition, Philosophy Provides A Framework Within Which Education And Educational Problems Can Be Discussed. Above All, The Nature Of Decisions Is Significantly Determined By Philosophy And Education. A Philosophy Of Education Is Often Adequate To Make Immediate Resolution To Conflicts. Thus, Philosophy Of Education Is A Comprehensive Area Of Knowledge With An Interdisciplinary Approach.Keeping In View The Significant Bearing Of Philosophical Basis Of Education On Life And Society, The Present Book Philosophical Foundation Of Education Has Been Written. It Is An In-Depth Study Of All The Aspects Related To Education. Beginning With The Philosophical Foundation Of Education, The Book Analytically Discusses Education In Relation To Issues Of Human Values, Freedom And Discipline, Peace And Democracy And Its Application In Classroom Teaching. It Also Acquaints The Readers With The Indian Philosophy Of Education. Apart From These, It Analytically Presents The Aims, Creativity, Role And Human Factors Of Education. Here, The Indian Standard Of Education Has Been Particularly Studied.It Is Hoped That The Present Book Will Prove Immensely Useful For The Students And Teachers Of Both Education And Philosophy. Even The General Readers Will Find It Highly Informative.

The Volume Provides Not Only A Holistic View Of Various Facets Of Education But Also Discuss The Futurology And The Role Of Educational Institutions In Meeting The Forthcoming Challenges. To Provide A Comprehensive Overview Of Emerging Concerns In The Field Of Educator, Inspiring And Thought-Provoking Views Of Great Thinkers Of The East And The West Are Given In An Easy-To-Understand Language, With A Critical And Meaningful Analysis Where Needed. The Role Of The Family, Neighbourhood, Community And The School In The Optimum Development And Growth Of The Personality Of The Child Is Suitably Highlighted. The Book Offers Practical Suggestions In Making The Teaching-Learning Process Lively, Inspiring And Effective. It Will Be A Valuable Addition For The Libraries Used By Research Scholars, Teachers And Students Of The Subjects Dealt In The Volume.

Offers a comprehensive account of the fundamental theories presented by philosophers, and society's role in shaping them. The book begins by explaining theories such as idealism, naturalism, pragmatism, and then moves on to examine the philosophers themselves. The book then explains the contribution of society and community in the development of children.

Education and philosophy go hand-in-hand. It is through the power of knowledge, our philosophers laid a foundation of educational theories, and set a stepping stone for the modern day education system and educational institutions. This book gives a comprehensive account of the fundamental theories laid by the philosophers, and the society's role in shaping them up. The special feature of the book is that it teaches and explains more than what an ordinary teacher does in a limited time. It stresses on the understanding and practice of the concepts learnt rather than mere memorisation. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION Now, the book comprises 40 chapters, out of which 15 have been newly introduced and are tactically placed under the three units of the book. • Unit 1: Philosophy and Education - Realism, Humanism, Awakenism, Existentialism, Education for 21st century, Indian Philosophy and Education, Philosophy and Branches of Knowledge • Unit 2: Eastern and Western Philosophers - Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Jiddu Krishnamurty, Pestalozzi, Maria Montessori • Unit 3: Education and Society - Education for Peace, Education for New Social Order, Education for Human Rights and Education for Modernisation Primarily designed for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of education, the book is equally beneficial for the teaching faculties, trainees, research scholars and those who are preparing for competitive examinations in education. TARGET AUDIENCE • B Ed/ BA (Education) • M Ed/MA (Education) • M Phil (Education) • PhD (Education)