| Choice and Diversity in Schooling: Perspectives and Prospects Contributor(s): Bagley, Carl (Editor), Glatter, Ron (Editor), Woods, Philip (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415139783 ISBN-13: 9780415139786 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1996 Annotation: This volume provides a unique insight into current understanding of a range of issues central to any analysis and evaluation of market-like systems in schooling, including: the diversity and hierarchy among various schools; parental criteria for choosing schools; the differential impact on advantaged and disadvantaged families; national and international variations in educational policies; and rules and practices concerning school admissions. Implications for future research and for educational policy are highlighted and the final chapter provides an overview of key themes and issues. This book will interest all those involved in educational policy, researchers, students, headteachers and other senior managers in schools. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Non-classifiable - Education | Finance |
| Dewey: 379.111 |
| LCCN: 96011590 |
| Series: Self-Development for Managers |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.72 lbs) 232 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume provides a unique insight into current understanding of a range of issues central to any analysis and evaluation of market-like systems in schooling, including: * Diversity and hierarchy amongst schools * Parental criteria for choosing schools * The differential impact on advantaged and disadvantaged families * National and international variations in educational policies * Rules and practices concerning school admissions Implications for future research and for educational policy are highlighted and the final chapter provides an overview of key themes and issues. This book will interest all those involved in educational policy, researchers, students, headteachers and other senior managers in schools. |
