The social cohesion literature repeatedly criticizes a lack of consensus regarding the
theoretical conceptualization of the construct. The current paper attempts to clarify this …

The Global Competitiveness Report 2013–2014 is being released at a time when the world
economy is undergoing significant shifts. The global financial crisis and the ensuing …

Rizvi and Lingard's account of the global politics of education is thoughtful, complex and
compelling. It is the first really comprehensive discussion and analysis of global trends in …

This paper provides a contextualised and critical policy analysis of the Rudd government's
national schooling agenda in Australia. The specific focus is on the introduction of national …

We have seen in the preceding discussion the difficulties that arise from attempts to link the
development of education directly with changes in the economic and social structure of …

The good economic performance and low levels of youth unemployment in countries with
dual vocational education and training (VET) systems have provided good arguments to the …

" This book is the final product of a five-year project funded by the European Research
Council (ERC) entitled" Investing in Education in Europe: Attitudes, Politics and …

A Sociology of Special and Inclusive Education brings sociological perspectives to bear on
the social, political and economic policies and practices that comprise special and inclusive …

Skills are frequently in the news and in the public eye in every country. Stories highlight
concerns about education and literacy standards, grades, learning by rote, and university …

The study of education has long been a neglected subject in political science. Recently,
however, scholarly interest in the field has been increasing rapidly. This review essay …