A Tribute to Basil Bernstein 1924-2000

Professor Basil Bernstein, who died in September 2000, was one of the Institute of Education’s most eminent scholars. In January 2001 the Institute held a memorial event to celebrate his life and work. This volume is a record of the tributes made on that day; with the various contributions reflecting the wide influence of Basil Bernstein’s work on sociology in general and sociology of education in particular.