The Sociology of Education in Canada: Critical Perspectives is a comprehensive introduction to the sociological understanding of education. Expertly researched and written by Terry Wotherspoon, the text unpacks complex theoretical perspectives and provides insight into key events, debates, and topics in Canadian and international education. Always looking forward, the text continues to examine the implications of current policies and practices for the future Canadian education system. This updated fifth edition reflects the most current research, statistics, and data to give an accurate indication of the status of the Canadian education system. It offers extended coverage of digital communications, sociological theory, and intersectionality, and new Canadian case study boxes have been added to give more specific Canadian context to educational theories and policies. Well rounded and engaging,