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Education Studies: Essential Issues" is a book similar in style to the editor's first volume "Introduction to Education Studies," both books introducing a variety of broad educational issues while analyzing certain areas in greater depth. Whereas the first book dealt with wider perspectives on education (i.e. research, politics and policy, psychological theory), this book deals with more specific issues with chapters viewing education through early years and compulsory schooling to post-compulsory and higher education, through to lifelong learning. '["Education Studies"] is an informed and informative introduction. This key text provides an overview of current theoretical issues, areas of study and major themes that are covered in education studies programmes. Chapters include: globalization; Differentiation; Early childhood; Special needs; Citizenship and education; Lifelong learning; Post-compulsory education; Higher education; Management and professionalism in teaching; And, education and economic development. Prominent contributors in each field provide students with a solid grounding in the areas they will be studying and point the way to further successful study. Also by same author is: "Introduction to Education Studies.