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Denise G. Meister Professor of Education

Book Title: Schoolteacher: A Sociological Study

Author: Dan C. Lortie

Selection Statement:

Schoolteacher: A Sociological Study, written by Dan C. Lortie in 1976, remains the definitive research on understanding the teaching profession and the culture of schools. This book is the basis for understanding the multifaceted work of teachers and the importance of including their voice in educational reform. 


Year: 2012