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This timely book analyses the relationship between the state, public policy and the types of knowledge that New Labour used to make policy and break professional cultures.

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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.

Author Biography

Helen M. Gunter is Professor of Education Policy, Leadership and Management in the School of Education, University of Manchester, and is Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences. Her main research interests are in knowledge production and education policy.

Table of Contents

The leadership industry; Policy landscapes; Institutionalised governance; The game in play; Knowledge and knowing; Professional practice; Contradictions and consequences; New games?

Review

"Thirty years of Neoliberal policies and the imposition of a business culture have dramatically shifted the professional role of educational leaders. Helen Gunter provides a map for exploring this important new terrain in educational leadership." Gary L. Anderson, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University. "Helen Gunter's Leadership and the Reform of Education provides a brilliant and provocative account of the functioning of the trope of school leadership in New Labour's school reform agendas in England. This is an exemplary critical policy analysis that utilizes Bourdieu's 'thinking tools' and Gunter's own important research on the production of educational leadership knowledge. This study makes a significant, indeed profound contribution to educational leadership studies. " Bob Lingard, University of Queensland

Long Description

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.

Review Quote

Thirty years of Neoliberal policies and the imposition of a business culture have dramatically shifted the professional role of educational leaders. Helen Gunter provides a map for exploring this important new terrain in educational leadership. Gary L. Anderson, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University.

Details ISBN1847427669 Author Helen M. Gunter Publisher Policy Press Year 2011 ISBN-10 1847427669 ISBN-13 9781847427663 Format Paperback Imprint Policy Press Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 371.2011 Media Book Pages 208 Short Title LEADERSHIP & THE REFORM OF EDU Language English UK Release Date 2011-11-16 Publication Date 2011-11-16 NZ Release Date 2011-11-16 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-11-15 Alternative 9781847427670 Illustrations Not illustrated We've got this

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