Trowler, Paul,

Education policy / Paul Trowler. - Second edition. - x, 219 pages ; 22 cm. - Gildredge social policy series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Policies and structures: schools -- Policies and structures: post-compulsory education -- Making education policy -- Reception and implementation of education policy -- Government intervention in education -- educational research and education policy.

"In this up-to-date introduction to a key policy area, Paul Trowler puts current education policy into context by showing how it has evolved over time and in response to different political ideals. He examines what education policy is, how it is formulated and, crucially, how implementation processes affect outcomes. He looks at the key issues facing the government today and at how the research process feeds into policy-making"-- Back cover.

9780415275545

2002068243

GBA2-W6361


Education and state--Great Britain.

LC93.G7 / T658 2003

379.41 / T759e