The Education Debate

Reviews / Votes

"Stephen Ball is one of the few academics who can embrace policy, research and learning with a fierce and illuminating critical spirit." Richard Andrews, University of East Anglia "This must-read book is forensic in its analysis and points to the imperative for new thinking on education." Hugh Lauder, University of Bath "This invaluable new edition of this powerful and provocative book offers fresh insights into political context and policy narratives." Phillip Brown, Cardiff University "Informative, wise and angry in equal measure about the continued injustices meted out to students in the guise of 'progress', 'what works' and equity." Pat Thomson, University of Nottingham "My students need a book that introduces them to policy analysis in a rigorous yet accessible manner; this is it." Meg Maguire, King's College London "Policy researchers are deeply indebted to Ball's detailed analysis that underpins the sociological contribution in this book." Helen Gunter, University of Manchester "This brilliant book should be compulsory reading for all sociologists of education everywhere, and for all those interested in education." Bob Lingard, University of Queensland