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The Success Paradox: Why We Need a Holistic Theory of Social Mobility
Contributor(s): Atherton, Graeme (Author)

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 ISBN: 1447316347     ISBN-13: 9781447316343
Publisher: Policy Press
OUR PRICE: $46.50  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2017
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BISAC Categories:
- Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
- Education | Higher
- Social Science | Social Classes & Economic Disparity
Dewey: 305.513
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" L (0.70 lbs) 220 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Social mobility needs a re-boot. The narrow, economistic way of measuring it favoured by politicians and academics is unsustainable and is contributing to rising inequality. This timely book provides an alternative, original vision of social mobility and a route-map to achieving it. It examines how the term 'social mobility' structures what success means and the impact that has on society. Providing a new holistic approach that encompasses education, the economy and politics, Atherton recasts the relationship with employers, embracing radical opportunities provided by technology and rethinking what higher education means. He also goes beyond employment to incorporate progress in non-work areas of life. Based on the need to improve well-being, not just income or occupation, the book addresses one of the key issues facing 21st century society in a new way and provides valuable insights for policymakers and academics.

Contributor Bio(s): Atherton, Graeme: - Graeme Atherton has been working to promote access to higher education and social mobility for nearly twenty years. As chair of the European Access Network's World Congress on Access to Post-Secondary Education, he is leading a global movement to open up opportunities for learners to benefit from education over the life course and across the world.
 
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