Books by Stephen J. (Institute of Education Ball

Is the privatisation of state education defendable? Did the public sector ever provide a fair education for all learners? This work provides a comprehensive, analytic and empirical account of the privatisation of education. It is aimed at those researching and studying in the fields of social policy, policy analysis, and others.

This book brings together in one place Stephen Ball's key writings. Drawing on over 20 years' work, Professor Ball has selected his most seminal work - from education policy and sociology to his work on education and social class.