Introduction

McKinney, S. J. and McCluskey, R. (2019) Introduction. In: McKinney, S. J. and McCluskey, R. (eds.) A History of Catholic Education and Schooling in Scotland. Palgrave Macmillan: London, pp. 1-12. ISBN 9781137513694 (doi: 10.1057/978-1-137-51370-0_1)

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Abstract

The introduction provides an overview of some of the prominent themes in the book and of the content of the chapters. Five key themes are identified: the impact of poverty and child poverty on Catholic schooling, the role of the religious and lay female teachers, the training of Catholic teachers, the identity of the Scottish Catholic community and sectarianism. A concise summary of each chapter is outlined, and the introduction concludes with acknowledgements.

Item Type:Book Sections (Introduction)
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:McCluskey, Dr Raymond and McKinney, Professor Stephen
Authors: McKinney, S. J., and McCluskey, R.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Creativity Culture and Faith
College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Pedagogy, Praxis & Faith
Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:9781137513694

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