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Jones, David R. – 1980
The foundation and development between 1850 and 1900 of English "redbrick" colleges, also referred to as civic universities, are considered. Colleges were successfully established in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and other cities. The history of these colleges is considered in order to provide tentative conclusions about the origins of…
Descriptors: College Role, Cultural Influences, Educational Change, Educational History
Peer reviewedKerckhoff, Alan C.; And Others – Sociology of Education, 1997
Examines the reform in England and Wales that changed the secondary school system from a selective to a comprehensive type during the period 1965-74. Discusses middle class resistance to this change. Analyzes enrollment patterns to show how the middle class retained an advantage even as the schools changed. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Educational Change, Educational Development, Educational Objectives
