The education debate: Policy and Politics in the Twenty-First Century by Stephen J. Ball
English | 29 Jan. 2008 | ISBN: 1861349203 | 225 Pages | PDF | 6 MB

Tony Blair's 1996 pre-election speech put 'education, education, education' firmly at the centre of the policy stage. Education has since become a key political issue and a major focus of media attention. It is also seen as a crucial factor in ensuring economic productivity and competitiveness. But whose interests are at the centre of this shift in education policy?