The social context of ambition

摘要: The Social Context of Ambition by Ralph H. Turner. San Francisco: Chandler Publishing Co., 1964. Pp. xv+269. $6.00. Turner, professor sociology at the University California Los Angeles, will probably be best known to readers in field education for his provocative comparison English and American systems terms norms governing modes upward mobility: contest mobility America which elite status is achieved an open every effort made keep contestants race until climax, sponsored England recruits are chosen early carefully inducted into status.? book under review a report on study tests extends some theoretical ideas implicit earlier writing detailed empirical examination aspirations high school students. Turner begins with assumption that society good deal ambition social generated. He further points out may many ways through diverse channels, but youth major avenue mobility. This true because increasingly large proportion occupations only those who have undergone long period specialized education. educational system operates not provide requisite training, also attempts select students various experiences basis capacities achievements process becomes force stimulating shaping ambi-