The Governance of Education [Hardcover]

Neo-liberalism, which has become the dominant economic doctrine in capitalist societies, is transforming education policy and practice. This book will provide a theoretical analysis of the new governance of education and suggest ways in which professionals and practitioners can respond to the challenges they experience.

Part 1: Neo-liberalism and Education 1. Introduction 2. Theorising governance 3. Towards a Philosophical Critique Part 2: Educational Domains 4. The Community 5. The School 6. The University Part 3: Democratising Governance 7. The Neo-liberal Project for Education - and Freedom From It