Fifteen Thousand Hours: Secondary schools and their effects on children

This trade paperback is in good condition, showing minimal signs of wear. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or annotations. There is no dust jacket, which is typical for paperback editions. The cover shows slight handling wear but remains in good shape.

Fifteen Thousand Hours: Secondary Schools and Their Effects on Children, authored by Michael Rutter, Barbara Maughan, Peter Mortimore, and Janet Ouston with contributions from Alan Smith, is a pivotal work in educational sociology. Published by Harvard University Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this is the fourth printing from 1982. The book delves into the profound impact that secondary education has on child development, offering insights backed by comprehensive research. Originally published in 1979, this edition continues to serve as a valuable resource for educators, sociologists, and policymakers interested in the dynamics of schooling. The authors are renowned for their contributions to understanding educational environments and their influence on children. This trade paperback edition is particularly significant for its empirical approach and remains a key text in the field of educational sociology. The book is in good condition, with a sturdy binding and clean pages, making it a desirable addition to any academic collection.