{"product_id":"opportunities-for-learning-maureen-t-hallinan-9780268209391","title":"Opportunities for Learning: A Sociological Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpportunities for Learning\u003c\/em\u003e brings together the works of one of the most highly regarded past presidents of the American Sociological Association, focusing on uncovering and addressing educational inequities in elementary and secondary schools.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew sociologists of education can rival the depth and breadth of Maureen T. Hallinan's contributions to the field. This book compiles her writings, some of which have never been published before, to bring the full insight of both her sociological imagination and her theoretical and empirical research. Through articles, book chapters, and invited lectures, Hallinan explores the interplay among theory, research, and policy. Other pieces focus on the importance of opportunities to learn, peer friendships, and ability grouping for instruction. She writes in depth about various attempts of educational reform and the effects of Catholic schools. Hallinan sought to address the enduring problems of sociological theorizing and research within education, and her writings contribute important insights and provide foundations for the next generation of social scientists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection demonstrates Hallinan's keen ability to communicate balanced inquiry by engaging multiple perspectives in her theoretical framework coupled with strong empirical testing of the relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maureen T. Hallinan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0268209391\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780268209391\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Notre Dame Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d","brand":"Maureen T. Hallinan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47001098518783,"sku":"9780268209391","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cc4fc719-7e90-4c85-a619-6dd84365251f.jpg?v=1751600059","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/opportunities-for-learning-maureen-t-hallinan-9780268209391","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}