The Success Paradox: Why We Need a Holistic Theory of Social Mobility by Graeme

Description: The Success Paradox by Graeme Atherton This timely book provides an alternative 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. It recasts the relationship with employers and covers progress in non-work areas of life. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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. Author Biography Graeme Atherton has been working in access to higher education and social mobility for nearly 20 years. He has led regional, national and international initiatives to increase opportunity in higher education. He is a frequent commentator on social mobility and education in the UK and internationally. As Chair of the World Congress on Access to Post-Secondary Education he is leading a global movement to open up opportunity to benefit from education for learners over the life course across the world. Table of Contents Introduction;Why we need a new theory of social mobility;Rising, Falling or staying the same? The academic discourse on social mobility;Unpicking the political consensus on social mobility;Breaking the Attainment Addiction;Unbundling, diversification and ecological: New models for Higher Education;Hourglass, molecule or pyramid? Social mobility and the labour market;Social Mobility, well-being and class;A new politics for social mobility;Conclusions: Re-framing social mobility. Review "A useful and thought-provoking contribution to current debates on the notion of success that is engaging and accessible." Sheila Riddell, University of Edinburgh Long 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. Review Quote "A useful and thought-provoking contribution to current debates on the notion of success that is engaging and accessible." Feature * Presents a new model of social mobility in the 21st century;* Unique in exploring the links between HE and social mobility;* Addresses one of the key issues facing 21st century society in a new way. Details ISBN1447316339 Author Graeme Atherton ISBN-10 1447316339 ISBN-13 9781447316336 Format Hardcover Imprint Policy Press Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 305.513 Media Book Short Title SUCCESS PARADOX Language English Year 2016 Pages 220 Publication Date 2016-01-27 Subtitle Why We Need a Holistic Theory of Social Mobility UK Release Date 2016-01-27 Illustrations 2 Tables, black and white; 9 Illustrations, black and white NZ Release Date 2016-01-27 Publisher Bristol University Press Alternative 9781447316343 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2016-01-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:144682443;

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