A Political Sociology of Education Policy
By Helen Gunter
Published
May 21, 2024Page count
216 pagesISBN
978-1447363347Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Jan 13, 2023Page count
216 pagesISBN
978-1447363330Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Jan 13, 2023Page count
216 pagesISBN
978-1447363354Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Jan 13, 2023Page count
216 pagesISBN
978-1447363354Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy Press
A Political Sociology of Education Policy
Critical education policy research has a long tradition of political sociology. Drawing on data and analysis from the Education Policy Knowledgeable Polity (EPKP) project, supported by funders such as the British Academy and the Economic and Social Research Council, this book presents a new political sociology for framing, conducting and presenting critical education policy research.
In doing so, it will be the first in the field to interconnect political thinking from Arendt with sociological thinking from Bourdieu, producing innovative analysis for and about educational reform.
“A highly original take on educational segregation and the need for a political sociology that is up to the job of adequately grasping its nature, while also identifying opportunities for change. An innovative and important book.” David James, Cardiff University
Helen M. Gunter is Professor Emerita at the University of Manchester. She has a global reputation for excellence in education policy research and acclaim for Arendtian and Bourdieusian scholarship.
1. Introduction: Education reform claimocracy
Part 1: A political sociology of education policy
2. Modernising education
3. Governing by knowledge production
4. Policy mortality
Part 2: A political sociology of education policy in action
5. Vantage points
6. Viewpoints
7. Regimes of practice
8. Exchange relationships
9. Critical education policy studies
10. Conclusion: Intellectual activism
