This text, which takes a problem-solving approach, emphasizes school governance and administration. It provides a balanced overview of the development of thought in educational administration, providing readers with a realistic view of the promises and pitfalls of professionalism in administration. The fourth edition contains a comprehensive discussion of financial and legal problems that serves as a background for discussion of issues. An important theme that runs throughout the text is how conflicting values influence educational governance and administration. The authors also include a realistic treatment of the nature of administrative work.
- ISBN10 0132365898
- ISBN13 9780132365895
- Publish Date 23 March 1987
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 24 October 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Longman
- Imprint Longman Higher Education
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 448
- Language English