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To date, theory in Education Studies has been dominated by a particular view of what should count as 'scientific' theory. David Turner argues that ... More

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In this book distinguished philosophers and historians of education from six countries focus on the problematical nature of the search for 'what ... More

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Fundamentals of Educational Research succeeds in cutting through the complexities of research to give the novice reader a sound basis to define, ... More

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This book begins by reviewing the many accusations that have been hurled at educational research over the years--statements claiming that its methods ... More

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In Cosmopolitanism and the Age of School Reform, noted educationalist Thomas Popkewitz explores turn-of-the-century and contemporary pedagogical ... More

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Gloria Ladson-Billings and William F. Tate argue that education scholars can and must undertake work that speaks to the pressing public issues ... More

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This volume offers a critical examination of the mounting pressure placed on educators to apply scientific principles to improve education. By ... More

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"Standardized Minds" dramatically shows how an unhealthy and enduring obsession with intelligence testing affects everyone. Drawing creative ... More

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How does residential care in England compare with that of other European countries? What is social pedagogy, and how does it help those working with ... More

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The research reflected in this volume indicates that in South Africa there are almost three million youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who are not ... More

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Why Foucault? provides an analysis of new directions in educational research, focusing on the utilization, application, and development of Michel ... More

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The current conceptions of teacher training reflect key issues in professional practices with two main prevailing and conflicting viewpoints. This ... More

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Afterschool presents in a variety of forms across the globe. This developmental time, variously referred to as afterschool, out-of-school-time, or ... More

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Michael W. Apple's critical writings have been influential throughout the world. This collection brings together many of his essays on curriculum, ... More

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In this book Apple explores the 'conservative restoration' - the rightward turn of a broad-based coalition that is making successful inroads in ... More

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With contributions from around the world, this book brings together inter-related research from three fields: social capital, place management and ... More

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During a decade of relative prosperity from the mid-1990s onward, governments across the developed world failed to crack one major issue youth ... More

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Tracing the development of educational ideas in the United States from William James to the present day, Mr. Zoch shows how they have given the ... More

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Prophetically, almost thirty years ago Jean-Franois Lyotard forecast the end of the modern research university based on Enlightenment principles. He ... More

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This book promotes a progressive agenda for teaching that is rooted in critical pedagogy. It combines theory and sociological research with ... More

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In this book, Taylor argues that the traditional dissemination of moral values is now insufficient and inadequate. This deficiency requires a ... More

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In this book, Joel Spring offers a powerful and closely reasoned justification and definition for the universal right to education--applicable to all ... More

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While many factors influence the success rate of schools, none are more influential than the impact of effective local school leadership by way of a ... More

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THE CULTURE OF INCOMPETENCE is a passionate, practical expos of the problems and solutions facing inner-city schools today. Intimate memoirs of the ... More

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This book provides a valuable contribution to our thinking about education in a modern metropolis. One of the strengths of this book is its diversity ... More

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