Education and Work. Proceedings of the International Conference Linking Research and Practice (Toronto, Ontario, March 4-6, 1993). Volumes 1-2.

Overview & Synopsis

These two volumes comprise the proceedings of a conference on links between education and work and the power relationships in the wider culture and in its social order. Each volume begins with a "Foreword" (Ronald C. Morrison), "Preface" (Arthur Kruger), "Introduction" (David Corson), and author notes. Volume I contains seven papers: "Beyond Criticism: Convergence and Conflict in the Organization of Education and Work" (William Taylor); "Education for Prosperity in a Multicultural, Multiracial Society" (Veronica S. Lacey); "The Workplace Challenge: Learning a Living" (Douglas A. Stephens); "Pathways to Science: Career Transitions for Adolescents" (John H. Lewko, Carol Hein); "Facilitating Transition from School to Work in Japan: Why It Works" (Kaori Okano); "Women, Education, and Work in New Zealand: Choices and Chances" (Wanda Korndoerffer); and "Education and Jobs: A Proactive View" (Henry M. Levin). Volume II consists of 10 papers: "Training and Education: Disastrous Solitudes" (Alan M. Thomas); "Education and Work: A Narrow Focus We Cannot Afford" (James L. Turk); "Education for Work: An Educator's View" (Thomas F. Powers); "Work and Education: The Perspective of the Employer" (Kathleen Redmond); "Education and Work: A Graduate's View" (Dianne Hounsome); "Community-Based Education for Career, Work, and Life" (Aryeh Gitterman, Marion Levi, Suzanne Ziegler); "Life Roles, Life Chances, and Career Education: The Equity Imperative" (Avis Glaze); "Women in Nontraditional Occupations: Educational Strategies that Work" (Margaret Schneider); "Part-Time Work: The Underground Passage" (E. Lisbeth Donaldson); and "The Workplace Challenge: Learning a Living" (Douglas A. Stephens). Both volumes conclude with a "Commentary and Synthesis" by Stephen B. Lawton. (YLB)