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.
Table of Content
The leadership industry; Policy landscapes; Institutionalised governance; The game in play; Knowledge and knowing; Professional practice; Contradictions and consequences; New games?
About the author
Helen Gunter is Professor Emerita at the University of Manchester. She has a global reputation for excellence in education policy research and acclaim for Arendtian and Bourdieusian scholarship.
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