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Lauer: Social Problems and the Quality of Life
Social Problems and the Quality of Life, 8/e
Robert H. Lauer, U.S. International University
Jeanette C. Lauer, U.S. International University
Education

LEARNING OBJECTIVES


1

Know the purposes of education.

2

Discuss the levels of educational attainment and the payoff of that attainment for Americans.

3

Explain how inequalities, the lack of expected payoff, and mediocrity make education a problem.

4

Understand how social institutions, the organization of education, and certain attitudes and values contribute to the problems of education.

5

Suggest some ways to deal with the problems of education.








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