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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. A few pages have some pencil underlining but not extensive. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> “This is an outstanding book – it is a must for those whowant to obtain insight into a large section of our schoolsand who want an understanding of the values and idealsof a Catholic contribution to education.’Professor Richard Pring University of OxfordThis is a landmark in research into Catholic schools … Itpresents an illuminating account of contemporary Catholicschooling and articulates a compelling vision for its future.Everyone interested in faith-based education and in Catholicschools in particular should read this absorbing book.’Dr Terence McLaughlin University of CambridgeIn this ground-breaking book Gerald Grace addressesthe dilemmas facing Catholic education in an increasinglysecular and consumer-driven culture. The book combinesan original theoretical framework with research drawn frominterviews with sixty Catholic secondary headteachers fromurban areas. Issues discussed include the Catholic meaningsof academic success tensions between market valuesand Catholic values threats to the mission integrity ofCatholic schools and the spiritual moral and social justicecommitments of contemporary Catholic schools.This book will be equally valuable to leaders of Catholicand other schools and to all those interested in valuesand leadership in schooling.