Routledge Contesting Neoliberal Education - Academic Book

Explore the complex landscape of modern schooling with Contesting Neoliberal Education. This volume from the Routledge Studies in Education, Neoliberalism, and Marxism series examines how neoliberal policies have transformed the educational sector through privatization, marketization, and decentralization. Written by an international group of scholars and activists, the book analyzes how new public managerialism affects the rights of education workers and impacts democracy, critique, and equality of access. It provides a deep look into the mechanisms and ideologies that drive these changes while evaluating ways to push back against systemic control. Readers will find a detailed examination of how surveillance and business-led management principles have altered educational outcomes. By studying resistance at local, national, and global levels, this book offers essential insights for those looking to understand and challenge the current state of education worldwide.