The burden of academic success : loyalists, renegades, and double agents /

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The Burden of Academic Success: Loyalists, Renegades, and Double Agents explores working-class college students' understandings of class and social mobility through in-depth interviews rich in ethnographic detail. This book is a compelling read for students and a much-needed addition to our und...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hurst, Allison L., 1969-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, c2010.
Temas:
Working class > Education (Higher) > United States.
Academic achievement > Social aspects > United States.
Social classes > United States.
Classes sociales > États-Unis.
EDUCATION > Higher.
Academic achievement > Social aspects
Social classes
Working class > Education (Higher)
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Historical and social background
  • Class stereotypes of intelligence and the possibilities of education
  • Opposing cultures
  • Divided loyalties
  • Gowns and gates
  • The burden of academic success.

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