The Lifeworld of Leadership: Creating Culture, Community, and Personal Meaning in Our Schools

by Thomas J. Sergiovanni

Book Overview

"Sergiovanni's book gives life and meaning to the words 'lifeworld' and 'systemsworld'--bringing a new and insightful perspective to the discourse on school reform--and challenges school leaders to gain a more holistic view of students and interaction in the teaching-learning process."--Gerald N. Tirozzi, executive director, The National Association of Secondary School Principals

"Once again, Sergiovanni has used his remarkable and unique...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787972770
• ISBN13: 9780787972776
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

The Definitive Book for Systems of Leadership

Sergiovanni writes the definitive book about leadership, management and the driving force behind both. Once you read this book you'll look at every organization, from a Little League team to Toyota, in a different light. I'm not a fan of seeing the world as one thing or the other, but nothing is closer to the truth than Sergiovanni's line of demarcation between the "Lifeworld" vs. "Systemsworld".