Biography
He was born into a Jewish immigrant family, in the East End of London. He was late in coming to an academic career, gaining a doctorate aged nearly 40, after work including teaching and social work. In 1960, Bernstein began graduate work at University College London, where he completed his Ph.D. in linguistics. He then moved to the Institute of Education, where he stayed for his entire career. He became Karl Mannheim Chair of the Sociology of Education, Institute of Education, University of London.
In June 1983 Bernstein was awarded an honorary degree by the Open University as Doctor of the University.
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