Education and Civil Repair

Education and Civil Repair, Volume 1, examines the critical role of educational institutions in maintaining social cohesion. As segregation increases, this sociology and politics text investigates how Swedish schools and municipalities attempt to counteract inequality. Through ethnographic research and detailed case studies, the book analyzes school closures, mergers, and new openings. It explores the concept of civil repair, focusing on how local actors work to strengthen equality and rebuild community bonds through education.

This academic work in education theory and race relations highlights the friction between policy ideals and the practical realities of a marketized school system. While centered on the Swedish context, the findings offer significant insights for education and teaching professionals across Europe and North America. Education and Civil Repair, Volume 1, serves as a valuable reference for those studying sociology, schools and teaching, and the broader social sciences.