Education, Work and Identity Themes and Perspectives

Education, Work and Identity explores changing patterns of education and work, the dynamic relationship between these two institutions, and the wider social and economic contexts shaping them. It locates this in processes of social and economic change, in particular the shift towards globalization and the post-industrial economy. The book examines how these changes have reshaped individuals' educational, transitional and labour market experiences. It also explores key themes and approaches in understanding the education and labour market interplay, and the way in which education and work institutions shape people's orientations and identities around work.

Michael Tomlinson is a Lecturer in Lifelong and Work-related Learning in the School of Education at the University of Southampton, UK.

1. Introduction to Key Themes and Perspectives \ 2. Social and Economic Transformations \ 3. The Changing Nature of Work \ 4. Conceptualizing the Relationships Between Education and Work \ 5. Vocationalism, Skills and Employability \ 6. Lifelong Learning, Learner Identities and Work-related Learning \ 7. Managing the Transition from Education to Work \ 8. Transforming Educational Institutions for Economic Gain \ 9. Higher Education, Social Change and Shifting Identities \ 10. Conclusion\ Index