Education Policy and Contemporary Politics

by Jack Demaine (Editor)

Overview

Education policy is at the very top of the political agenda - the proclaimed top priority of the 'New Labour' government. Yet Labour has inherited a quasi-market education system and remains under the direction of reform during the coming year. This book examines new directions on issues of selection and educational opportunity, gender and racism and the question of school effectiveness and school improvements. The politics for the National Curriculum and its assessment are explored, alongside issues of lifelong learning and IT policy. The book explores the key questions of the future reform of education in contemporary Britain with contributions from the leading experts in education, education policy, politics and sociology.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

'This is a wide-ranging and serious contribution to the political debate on education. Every chapter is readable and all cast light on current educational issues.' - Gerald Haigh, Times Educational Supplement

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333682517
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	06/18/1999
Edition description:	2002
Pages:	207
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)