Contemporary Studies in Social and Policy Issues in Education is designed to promote the publication of books and monographs exploring important current issues. Focusing on the major educational and social implications of research on schooling, these volumes address the important topics that encompass the broadest interpretation of the term "schooling" including children's experiences within the educational environment of their home, daycare settings and primary and secondary schools. Each volume examines cutting-edge research and conceptual models, illumi-nates special social issues and implications for educational practice and springs from original research that incorporates a thorough analysis of relevant literature. The series is comprehensive of current topics as well as perennial issues such as teacher education and early childhood education policies.