{"product_id":"leadership-and-diversity-jacky-lumby-9781412921824","title":"Leadership and Diversity: Challenging Theory and Practice in Education","description":"\u003ci\u003e\"The authors challenge the reader to reconsider leadership theory in light of notions of social justice and diversity, and to put into place newly articulated frameworks for action. The text is richly supported by strong empirical research and a sometimes-intricate philosophical approach in making its case for justice and fairness in education and beyond.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eCHOICE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do we mean by diversity? Why is it an important issue for leaders of schools, colleges and universities? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs society becomes increasingly diverse, there is significant international awareness in education about how this impacts on leaders and leadership. For decades the emphasis has been placed on increasing the number of leaders with specific attributes, such as women or those from ethnic minorities, to encourage a true representation of society. This far-reaching book takes a wider view, challenging the reader to recognize the importance of diversity issues and to embed diversity as central within leadership theory and practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on their extensive research the authors establish a clear understanding of what diversity means and use this to develop a distinct approach to conceiving leadership, preparing leaders and acting as leaders. They explain how diversity should be a holistic issue which touches every aspect of leadership and is vital to ensuring effective and appropriate leadership for education in pluralist societies. The authors explore the history of approaches to addressing inequities in access to leadership positions and the experience of leadership, from equal opportunities, to diversity and inclusion, to capabilities approaches. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also proposes fundamental and concrete changes that leaders can undertake both in their own and their organization′s practice, to reflect a real commitment to social justice in a diverse society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacky Lumby,Marianne Coleman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1412921821\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412921824\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.54h x 6.81w x 0.57d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2008 pg. 1211","brand":"Jacky Lumby","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48065550319871,"sku":"9781412921824","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_09445517-dfc1-473e-bb6b-5928bcacd4fc.jpg?v=1768675707","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/leadership-and-diversity-jacky-lumby-9781412921824","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}