{"product_id":"social-network-theory-and-educational-alan-j-daly-9781934742808","title":"Social Network Theory and Educational Change","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSocial Network Theory and Educational Change\u003c\/i\u003e offers a provocative and fascinating exploration of how social networks in schools can impede or facilitate the work of education reform.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on the work of leading scholars, the book comprises a series of studies examining networks among teachers and school leaders, contrasting formal and informal organizational structures, and exploring the mechanisms by which ideas, information, and influence flow from person to person and group to group. The case studies provided in the book reflect a rich variety of approaches and methodologies, showcasing the range and power of this dynamic new mode of analysis. An introductory chapter places social network theory in context and explains the basic tools and concepts, while a concluding chapter points toward new directions in the field. Taken together, they make a powerful statement: that the success or failure of education reform ultimately is not solely the result of technical plans and blueprints, but of the relational ties that support or constrain the pace, depth, and direction of change. This unique volume provides an invaluable introduction to an emerging and increasingly important field of education research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan J. Daly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1934742805\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781934742808\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvard Education PR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2011 pg. 126","brand":"Alan J. Daly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43937560330495,"sku":"9781934742808","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_47117057-013c-4609-aa0d-502b7144cf5d.jpg?v=1681430783","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/social-network-theory-and-educational-alan-j-daly-9781934742808","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}