This paper examines the contributions of different sets of variables to explaining British racial attitudes. Considered are the relative influences of socioeconomic characteristics, social context, and political context. (Author/EB)

The author looks at past relations between government and education in England examining some of the mistakes to see how they might have been avoided. A discussion of the following is included: the Clarendon Code; the Devonshire Commission; the effects of World War II; the Robbins Report; the role of Parliament; and an Educational Policy Council.…

The concept of field forms the centre of Pierre Bourdieu's relational sociology and the notion of "autonomy" is its keystone. This article explores the usefulness of these underexamined concepts for studying policy in higher education. It begins by showing how Bourdieu's "field" approach enables higher education to be examined…

The author discusses education as an example of the new services facilitated by the centralized modern state. The author's goal is to help us understand more clearly the benefits and disadvantages of such an extension of political activity. The political impact on educational policy in England is briefly discussed. (Author/RM)

This paper discusses the relationship between national identity and the so-called "marginal" areas of Irish television, i.e., advertisements, continuity announcements, and promotional trailers. The following issues are considered: (1) how these "spaces" between television programs compare in terms of use and influence to…

The author talks about what the relationship between education and politics should be in England. Discussed are the priority of education within the spectrum of social policy, the social and economic effects of educational change, technocratic versus political consideration, time-span for educational change, and the professional dimension.…

Factors affecting the development and implementation of education policy for special education in England and Wales is examined in the context of the 1981 Education Act. Factors considered include staff evaluation, the competing definitions of need and good practice, professional and administrative accountability, user rights, politicization, and…

Examines conceptions of political influences on education in "Schooling in Capitalist America" (Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis, 1976) and "Deschooling Society" (Ivan Illich, 1971). Reviews also Bowles and Gintis' treatment of the social function of intelligence, social change, and genetic versus environmental determinants of…

Examines recent changes, and the motives behind them, in teacher education in England and Wales. Recent years have seen a move toward reducing the role of higher education and creating school-based systems of training reminiscent of apprenticeships. Motives behind this reform trend appear to be primarily political. (SLD)

Discusses the intent, goals, successes and failures of England's Immigration and Asylum Act and its provisions for the support of children and families. Urges accelerating decision making process for asylum claims, and argues against placing refugees into a financially disadvantaged situation upon arrival, and against negative government policies…

Examines the decision-making processes accompanying the establishment of a British city technology college, focusing on political and educational influences. Two critical decisions involved the college's location in a structure apart from centers of political controversy and the articulation of a clear, unified curriculum. Appointment of a project…

Using the philosophical framework of G. H. Mead, the authors analyze research data from British informal primary schools concerning the political, social, and psychological ramifications of teachers' decision-making processes. (GW)

This study represents an endeavor to point out facts and tendencies in higher education in Ireland and Wales by which American universities and colleges may profit. It complements similar studies in England and Scotland (see ED540852), and presupposes familiarity with the principal features and terminology of these studies. The compiler of this…

Examines the corporate approach to English local government management, examines the role of the chief education officer, and describes the current political environment of English local government. Concludes that some form of corporate management is inescapable and, under some conditions, could be beneficial. (Author/IRT)

Explores reorganization of secondary education in a small British town. Conceptualizes six headteachers and the education director as social players engaged in seven transactional game situations during reorganization, showing how political changes that transformed the public-sector education provision also created conditions conducive to…