Pluralist Politics and Institutional Reform in Los Angeles
Targeting educators, activists, and policymakers, this book offers insights on transforming public schools to promote equity and improve outcomes for all children. It provides practical strategies and research-based approaches to effectively address the challenges faced in the education system, aiming to inspire a collaborative effort towards meaningful change.
From the cherries we buy, to the grocer who sells them, to the school where our child unpacks them for lunch, we express resurgent faith in decentralizing the institutions and businesses that arrange our daily lives. The author reveals the key cornerstones of social organization on which effective decentralization depends.
The Struggle for Local Democracy in Southern Africa
Exploring the challenges faced by transitional societies, this work delves into the tension between establishing strong, effective governments and fostering grassroots democratic participation. Set against the backdrop of post-apartheid Southern Africa, it examines how nations like South Africa and Namibia strive to improve education, reduce poverty, and promote gender equality. Through a decade of research, including family surveys and village studies, the author investigates whether central policies can truly support the diverse needs of local communities while nurturing democratic values.