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Second International Handbook of Educational Leadership and Administration 2002 Edition
Contributor(s): Leithwood, Kenneth A. (Editor), Hallinger, P. (Editor)

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 ISBN: 140200690X     ISBN-13: 9781402006906
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE: $522.49  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: December 2002
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Annotation: This Handbook is both an authoritative and comprehensive reference work for researchers, and a state-of-the-art compilation of new insights and guidance for practicing educational leaders. It provides essential information for those working in the fields of educational leadership and administration.
Since the publication of the first International Handbook of Educational Leadership and Administration, in 1996, governments around the world have undertaken major activities in the realms of school leadership and school improvement. In addition, a growing body of research and writing has advanced the field in the past few years to such an extent that a second International Handbook was needed to capture new insights and developments.
This second Handbook:

-has a broadly international editorship;
-brings together new material and fresh, global insights from 55 well-regarded scholars;
-contains 34 chapters organized around six leadership themes; and
-adds a great deal of new information to the first Handbook.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Administration - General
- Education | Leadership
- Education | Educational Policy & Reform
Dewey: 371.2
LCCN: 2002075414
Series: Springer International Handbooks of Education
Physical Information: 2.95" H x 6.54" W x 9.74" L (5.69 lbs) 1250 pages
Features: Bibliography
 
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Publisher Description:
The first International Handbook of Educational Leadership and Administration (Leithwood et al.) was published in 1996 and quickly became something of a best seller for reference works within education. Such success, we suggest, was at least partly due to the unprecedented global waves of concern for improving schools launched in the mid 1980's, combined with a widespread belief in leadership as the single most powerful contribution to such improvement. The roots of this belief can be found in evidence produced by the early "effective schools" research, although there is a "romance" with leadership as an explanation for success in many non-school enterprises, as well. During the two-year period during which this current handbook was being written, activity in the realms of school leadership, school improvement, and leadership development gained further momentum. The English government created its new National College of School Leadership, and several Asian nations announced new initiatives in leadership selection, preparation, and development.
 
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