Education, Markets, and the Public Good - The Selected Works of David F. Labaree (Hardcover)

One of the key thinkers and writers on the subject of history education and education policy and politics over the last twenty years, David Labaree has contributed a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field with several books and many published articles. This collection features twelve personally selected writings from the last two decades, representing the key and enduring themes around the subject and the development of Labaree's own ideas. Starting with a specially written introduction which gives an overview of Professor Labaree's career and contextualises his selection, the chapters cover: the school system, teacher education, curriculum reform. This is a must-have book for anyone wishing to know more about the development of schools and schooling, the most contested issues in education politics and policy, and David Labaree's contribution to these important fields.