Books by Stephen J. Ball

This important account of the experiences of schooling of the pupils in a single comprehensive school is based on three years' field work which Stephen J. Ball spent as participant observer at 'Beachside Comprehensive'.

This book brings together in one place Stephen Ball's key writings. Drawing on over 20 years' work, Professor Ball has selected his most seminal work - from education policy and sociology to his work on education and social class.

The middle classes skilfully, assiduously and strategically use the sphere of education to their advantage in processes of class formation and maintenance. Ball asks what are the skills, attitudes, perspectives and aspirations at work here.