Privatization in and of Public Education

— —

Antonina Santalova (University of Oxford) Professor of Economics Kaire Põder (Estonian Business School)

Privatization in and of Public Education

Antonina Santalova (University of Oxford), Professor of Economics Kaire Põder (Estonian Business School)

$158.95

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Oxford University Press, USA
29 April 2024

Social work; Educational strategies & policy; Schools

Series: International Policy Exchange

"Privatization of education has become a prevalent global trend, representing a significant shift from viewing education as a public good to considering it as a private commodity. This transformation is closely tied to the modernization of the state under the principles of neoliberalism. A comprehensive analysis, as presented in this book using Ball and Youdell's framework, sheds light on the diverse patterns of privatization in education, categorizing them into two types: exogenous and endogenous. The term ""exogenous"" refers to policies that grant the private sector increased rights and authority to deliver education services. On the other hand, ""endogenous"" pertains to policies aimed at making public schools operate more like businesses. This paradigm shift encompasses various elements, including parental school choice, inter-school competition, accountability to parents, and increased autonomy for schools. Still, the book shows that advantages of education privatization are evident, such as heightened efficiency and the ability to cater to the diverse needs of the public schooling system. However, it is crucial to recognize that these benefits come with an inadequately addressed trade-off between efficiency and equity or inclusion. This trade-off stands as the most pressing contemporary challenge of education privatization, affecting various contexts and cases explored within the book. Prominent researchers in the field present a multi-faceted view of the forms and consequences of education privatization. Privatization in and of Public Education encompasses a wide range of countries and regions, including both developed and developing nations, offering valuable case studies that illustrate how privatization is unfolding across the globe. By examining the driving factors behind education privatization, such as economic, political, and social influences, the authors provide a comprehensive understanding of this global phenomenon."

Edited by: Antonina Santalova (University of Oxford), Professor of Economics Kaire Põder (Estonian Business School)
Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9780197673508
ISBN 10: 0197673503
Series: International Policy Exchange
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 29 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Antonina Santalova is Academic Dean, Glion Institute of Higher Education and Associate Member, Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford. Kaire Põder is Professor of Economics at Estonian Business School and a member of the Expert Group of Quality Investments in Education and Training, European Commission.