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World Library of Educationalists

About the Book Series

The World Library of Educationalists celebrates the important contributions to education made by leading experts in their individual fields of study. Each scholar has compiled a career-long collection of what they consider to be their finest pieces: extracts from books, journals, articles, major theoretical and practical contributions, and salient research findings.

For the first time ever the work of each contributor is presented in a single volume so readers can follow the themes and progress of their work and identify the contributions made to, and the development of, the fields themselves.

The distinguished careers of the selected experts span at least two decades and include Richard Aldrich, Stephen J. Ball, Elliot W. Eisner, John Elliott, Howard Gardner, John Gilbert, Ivor F. Goodson, David Hargreaves, David Labaree and E.C. Wragg.

Each book in the series features a specially written introduction by the contributor giving an overview of their career, contextualizing their selection within the development of the field, and showing how their own thinking developed over time.

48 Series Titles


China through the Lens of Comparative Education The selected works of Ruth Hayhoe

China through the Lens of Comparative Education: The selected works of Ruth Hayhoe

1st Edition

By Ruth Hayhoe
June 21, 2016

In the World Library of Educationalists series, international experts compile career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces – extracts from books, key articles, salient research findings, major theoretical and practical contributions – so the world can read them in a single, ...

Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Research The selected works of Mary E. James

Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Research: The selected works of Mary E. James

1st Edition

By Mary E. James
March 30, 2016

In the World Library of Educationalists, international experts themselves compile career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces – extracts from books, key articles, salient research findings, major theoretical and practical contributions – so the world can read them in a ...

The Politics of Race, Class and Special Education The selected works of Sally Tomlinson

The Politics of Race, Class and Special Education: The selected works of Sally Tomlinson

1st Edition

By Sally Tomlinson
December 18, 2015

In the World Library of Educationalists series, international experts themselves compile career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces – extracts from books, key articles, salient research findings, major theoretical and practical contributions – so the world can read them in...

Multiculturalism in Education and Teaching The selected works of Carl A. Grant

Multiculturalism in Education and Teaching: The selected works of Carl A. Grant

1st Edition

By Carl A. Grant
November 26, 2014

In the World Library of Educationalists series, international experts compile career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces – extracts from books, key article, salient research findings, major theoretical and practical contributions – so the world can read them in a single ...

Teaching, Learning and Education in Late Modernity The Selected Works of Peter Jarvis

Teaching, Learning and Education in Late Modernity: The Selected Works of Peter Jarvis

1st Edition

By Peter Jarvis
February 26, 2014

Professor Peter Jarvis has spent over 30 years researching, thinking and writing about some of the key and enduring issues in education. He has contributed well over 30 books and 200 papers and chapters in books on learning theory, adult education and learning, continuing professional education, ...

Making Sense of Learners Making Sense of Written Language The Selected Works of Kenneth S. Goodman and Yetta M. Goodman

Making Sense of Learners Making Sense of Written Language: The Selected Works of Kenneth S. Goodman and Yetta M. Goodman

1st Edition

By Kenneth S. Goodman, Yetta M. Goodman
December 04, 2013

Ken and Yetta Goodman’s professional work has been a lifelong collaboration, informed by shared philosophical strands. An overarching goal has been to provide access for all children to literacy and learning and to inform and improve teaching and learning. Each also is recognized for specific areas...

Politics, Policies and Pedagogies in Education The selected works of Bob Lingard

Politics, Policies and Pedagogies in Education: The selected works of Bob Lingard

1st Edition

By Bob Lingard
August 28, 2013

In the World Library of Educationalists, international experts compile career long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces of work – extracts from books, key articles, salient research findings, major theoretical and practical contributions – so the world can read them in a single ...

Education and the Nation State The selected works of S. Gopinathan

Education and the Nation State: The selected works of S. Gopinathan

1st Edition

By S. Gopinathan
August 22, 2013

In the World Library of Educationalists series, international experts themselves compile career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces - extracts from books, key articles, salient research findings, major theoretical and practical contributions - so the world can read them in...

Learner-Centered English Language Education The Selected Works of David Nunan

Learner-Centered English Language Education: The Selected Works of David Nunan

1st Edition

By David Nunan
October 19, 2012

This carefully crafted collection provides a snapshot of the evolution of David Nunan‘s theoretical and empirical contributions to the field of second language education over the last 40 years. The volume focuses on the development of his work on second language curricula, and in particular, the ...

Learning In and Out of School The selected works of John MacBeath

Learning In and Out of School: The selected works of John MacBeath

1st Edition

By John MacBeath
February 10, 2012

In the World Library of Educationalists series, international experts themselves compile career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces - extracts from books, key articles, salient research findings, major theoretical and practical contributions - so the world can read them in...

Education, Markets, and the Public Good The Selected Works of David F. Labaree

Education, Markets, and the Public Good: The Selected Works of David F. Labaree

1st Edition

By David F. Labaree
December 06, 2006

David F. Labaree has spent the last twenty years researching, thinking and writing about some of the key and enduring issues in the history of education and education policy and politics. Here, he brings together twelve of his key writings in one place. Starting with a specially ...

Reflecting Where the Action Is The Selected Works of John Elliott

Reflecting Where the Action Is: The Selected Works of John Elliott

1st Edition

By John Elliott
December 06, 2006

John Elliott has been a leading researcher, writer and thinker in education for thirty years, and has contributed over twenty books and five hundred articles to the field. This book brings together sixteen of his key writings, drawn together to show the development of his most important ideas and ...

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