Governing by Numbers: Education, governance, and the tyranny of numbers
by Stephen Ball
Governing by Numbers considers how education is shaped by systems of governance and numerical measurement. Stephen Ball examines the influence of numbers on educational understanding and decision-making, offering a critical perspective on the growing authority given to quantification in education and public life.
About This Book
Governing by Numbers explores the relationship between education and governance.
The book focuses on the role of numbers in shaping how educational matters are understood and managed.
Its title highlights a critical concern with the influence of numerical measures and the possibility of a tyranny of numbers.
Written by Stephen Ball, this work will interest readers concerned with education, policy, and governance.
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