The Democratic Dilemma of American Education: Out of Many, One?

by Arnold Shober

Book Overview

This compelling new book asks: How can American education policy be consistent with democratic ideals? Robust democracy is the combination of participation, self-rule, equality, understanding, and inclusion, but these norms can produce contradictory policy. Local control in education policy can undermine educational equality. Participation in teachers unions can improve working conditions but thwart self-rule by local taxpayers. The Democratic Dilemma...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813345367
• ISBN13: 9780813345369
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"