Education Policy & Politics

This book draws on elements of critical social theory, research on globalization, neo liberalism and education, and Malaysian Studies to understand the interplay of globalization, nationalism, cultural politics and ethnicized neoliberalism in shaping the educational reforms in Malaysia...

Over recent years, teacher supply and teacher quality have become significant policy issues in many countries around the world. The book brings together nine papers from leading academics in seven different countries to explore the complexities and contradictions of international trends...

Over recent years, teacher supply and teacher quality have become significant policy issues in many countries around the world. The book brings together nine papers from leading academics in seven different countries to explore the complexities and contradictions of international trends...

With just a short time left to Malaysia’s realisation of its Vision 2020 of developed nationhood, the pathway of nation building still seems ambiguous, especially with the increasing tension in its race and ethnic relations. This book analyses the education policies that have been formulated and imp..

With just a short time left to Malaysia’s realisation of its Vision 2020 of developed nationhood, the pathway of nation building still seems ambiguous, especially with the increasing tension in its race and ethnic relations. This book analyses the education policies that have been formulated and imp..

Despite over thirty years of activism and legislation to eliminate discrimination, parity has yet to be achieved for women in academe. Allan's findings reveal how dominant discourses of femininity, access, professionalism, race, and sexuality contribute to constructing women's status in complex and ..

Following the epic, contentious 2016 Presidential election, Joel Spring’s ongoing documentation and analysis of political agendas for education reflects the major political issues since 2012. Here he examines the 2016 education planks of the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, and Green Parties, us..

Following the epic, contentious 2016 Presidential election, Joel Spring’s ongoing documentation and analysis of political agendas for education reflects the major political issues since 2012. Here he examines the 2016 education planks of the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, and Green Parties, us..

This book investigates the effects of social and political change on the provision of primary education in post-communist and post-war contexts. Focusing on Bosnia and Herzegovina, the author considers educational developments in post-communist countries of central and Eastern Europe, the effects of..

This book investigates the effects of social and political change on the provision of primary education in post-communist and post-war contexts. Focusing on Bosnia and Herzegovina, the author considers educational developments in post-communist countries of central and Eastern Europe, the effects of..

In this volume the author analyzes the relationships of concepts such as socialization and political education, explains those aspects of the theory and practice of democracy that are especially relevant for schools, and suggests ways in which teachers can better provide for the political education ..

In this volume the author analyzes the relationships of concepts such as socialization and political education, explains those aspects of the theory and practice of democracy that are especially relevant for schools, and suggests ways in which teachers can better provide for the political education ..