Educational policy in an international context : political culture and its effects / edited by Karen Seashore Louis and Boudewijn van Velzen.

"Educational Policy in an International Context provides a provocative examination of the interplay between political culture and educational policy.The goal is to provide a better understanding of how different countries are responding to the global exchange of policy ideas that includes "the stand...

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Uniform Title:Education policy (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
Other Authors: Louis, Karen Seashore
Velzen, Boudewijn van
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Education policy (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
Subjects:
Educational and state > Cross-cultural studies.
Education > Political aspects > Cross-cultural studies.
Political culture > Cross-cultural studies.
Educational change > Cross-cultural studies.
EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General.
EDUCATION / General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / General.
Genre:
Cross-cultural studies.
Physical Description:xii, 259 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Format: Book
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Summary:
"Educational Policy in an International Context provides a provocative examination of the interplay between political culture and educational policy.The goal is to provide a better understanding of how different countries are responding to the global exchange of policy ideas that includes "the standards movement" and "new public management" or accountability in the public sector"-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number:LC71 .E3465 2012
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780230340411 (hardback)
0230340415 (hardback)