Society, Schools and Progress in England analyzes the changing trend in English education. The title tackles the contemporary issues and problems, along with the efforts to restructure the English education system to fit the needs of an industrial society. The text first examines the historical foundations, and then proceeds to tackling the social and economic foreground. Next, the selection talks about education and government. Chapter 4 discusses the changing schools, while Chapter 5 covers higher education and new needs. The text also deals with education and industry, along with opportunities for education. The book will be of great interest to educators, sociologists, political scientists, economists, and behavioral scientists.