Educational Equality (Key Debates in Educational Policy)

by Harry Brighouse, Kenneth R. Howe, and James Tooley

Dr Graham Haydon (Editor) and Professor Christopher Winch

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This title considers the philosophical debates surrounding equality and education. "Educational Equality and the New Selective Schooling" by Harry Brighouse was initially published by the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain in 2000. In this new edition, Brighouse has updated his argument, Kenneth R Howe and James Tooley have contributed counter-arguments and Graham Haydon has provided a foreword and afterword drawing the debates together. The issues debated in this new edition of 'Educational Equality" include: What is Educational Equality? Why Does Educational Equality Matter? And is Educational Equality Possible? "Educational Equality" raises issues which will be of interest to all involved in educational equality, including teachers, policy makers and educationalists. This innovative series is addressed to practitioners and policy-makers. It highlights the critical perspectives that philosophy can bring to bear on current education policy and provides a lively discussion of the issues. It aims to stimulate debate and to contribute to better informed educational initiatives.
  • ISBN10 1441118934
  • ISBN13 9781441118936
  • Publish Date 18 March 2010 (first published 1 January 2010)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Bloomsbury Continuum