{"product_id":"ignorant-yobs-sally-tomlinson-9780415525763","title":"Ignorant Yobs?: Low Attainers in a Global Knowledge Economy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat happens to young people who are defined as lower attainers or having learning difficulties in a global knowledge economy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do we stop those with learning difficulties or disabilities being seen as social problems or simply as consumers of resources?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernments in developed countries are driven by the belief that in a global economy all citizens should be economically productive, yet they are still not clear about the relationship between the education of low attainers and the labour market. \u003cem\u003eIgnorant Yobs?: Low Attainers in a Global Knowledge Economy\u003c\/em\u003e examines this international phenomenon, exploring how those with learning difficulties are treated in a world economy where even low-skilled jobs require qualifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique book provides an examination of countries which converge on the issue of the low attaining population, despite differing on political, economic and cultural dimensions. In doing so, it considers some thorny issues at the forefront of education policy and provision: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe increasing competitive stratification within education systems;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe impact of governments who have put competition in the labour market at the heart of their policies;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial control of potentially disruptive groups, social cohesion and the human rights agenda;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe expansion of a special education industry driven by the needs of middle class, aspirant and knowledgeable parents, anxious about the success of their 'less able' children. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by an internationally renowned scholar, \u003cem\u003eIgnorant Yobs?: Low Attainers in a Global Knowledge Economy\u003c\/em\u003e synthesises a range of complex, highly topical issues and suggests how those with learning difficulties might, with government and employer support, contribute to a flexible labour market. This book, using original discussions in England, the USA, Germany, Malta and Finland, will be of interest to a wide audience of policy-makers, practitioners, administrators, and politicians, in addition to undergraduate, postgraduate and research students and academics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sally Tomlinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415525764\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415525763\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/19\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Sally Tomlinson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48086620700927,"sku":"9780415525763","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_794c6170-716f-48b5-8858-5b6b5bbf5d08.jpg?v=1769095693","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ignorant-yobs-sally-tomlinson-9780415525763","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}