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The Politics of American Education (Sociocultural, Political, and Historical Studies in Education),New
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Turning his distinctive analytical lens to the politics of American education, Joel Spring looks at contemporary educational policy issues from theoretical, practical, and historical perspectives. This comprehensive overview documents and explains who influences educational policy and how, bringing to life the realities of schooling in the 21st century and revealing the ongoing ideological struggles at play. Coverage includes the influence of global organizations on American school policies and the impact of emerging open source and other forms of electronic textbooks.Thoughtprovoking, lucid, original in its conceptual framework and rich with engaging examples from the real world, this text is timely and useful for understanding the big picture and the microlevel intricacies of the multiple forces at work in controlling U.S. public schools . It is the text of choice for any course that covers or addresses the politics of American education.Companion Website: The interactive Companion Website accompanying this text includes relevant data, public domain documents, YouTube links, and links to websites representing political organizations and interest groups involved in education.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Politics of American Education'? A: The book analyzes contemporary educational policy issues in the U.S. from theoretical, practical, and historical perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Joel Spring, a recognized expert in educational policy.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers the influence of global organizations on American school policies, the impact of electronic textbooks, and the ideological struggles in U.S. public schools.
- Q: When was 'The Politics of American Education' published? A: The book was published on November 21, 2010.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 296 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational courses? A: Yes, it is ideal for any course addressing the politics of American education.
- Q: Does the book come with any additional resources? A: Yes, it includes an interactive Companion Website with relevant data, documents, and links to educational organizations.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'The Politics of American Education'.