Leadership and the reform of education

ISBN-13:	9781847427670
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	11/16/2011
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.70(d)

Western politicians consider that leadership is essential for the delivery of educational reform. This important and timely book examines how leaders, leading and leadership became the dominant theme in education. It presents an analysis of the relationship between the state, public policy and the types of knowledge that New Labour used to make policy and break professional cultures. It is essential reading for all those interested in public policy, education policy, and debates about governance and will be of interest to policymakers, researchers and educational professionals.