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Prophets and Profits: Managerialism and the Restructuring of Jewish Schools in South Africa
Chaya Herman
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Paperback. Analyses the impact of both managerialism and religious extremism on the restructuring of Jewish community schools in Johannesburg. This case study is of particular interest not only in South Africa, but also internationally, as it brings together two divergent, yet connected tendencies in educational transformation. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JFSR1; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 248 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
This book contributes to the global literature on educational change by analysing the impact of both managerialism and religious extremism on the restructuring of Jewish community schools in Johannesburg. It is a case study that is of particular interest not only in South Africa but internationally, as it brings together two divergent yet connected tendencies in current educational transformation. These are the neo-liberal ideologies of the market, resulting in the application of managerial approaches to school management, and the resurgence of ethnic and religious communities in search of identity. This paradox of globalisation is extremely topical and gains added interest ... Read more
This book contributes to the global literature on educational change by analysing the impact of both managerialism and religious extremism on the restructuring of Jewish community schools in Johannesburg. It is a case study that is of particular interest not only in South Africa but internationally, as it brings together two divergent yet connected tendencies in current educational transformation. These are the neo-liberal ideologies of the market, resulting in the application of managerial approaches to school management, and the resurgence of ethnic and religious communities in search of identity. This paradox of globalisation is extremely topical and gains added interest ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Human Sciences Research Council
Condition
New
Place of Publication
Cape Town, South Africa
ISBN
9780796921147
SKU
V9780796921147
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