Scrutinising Elites and Schooling in Post-Communist Poland

This book offers new insights and methodological tools to improve our understandings of how prestigious schools in Poland navigate the major political, social and cultural crosscurrents.

Autorentext

Alexandra Margaret Dunwill holds a Master's degree from the University of Warsaw, Poland, and a Ph.D. from Monash University in Melbourne. Her research interests include social, cultural, and economic aspects of globalisation, transnationalism, and educational policy reforms in Australia and Europe. Alexandra is President of the Australian Institute of Polish Affairs, an independent, non-political organisation founded in Melbourne. The institute collaborates with leading academic and other institutions in Australia.

Inhalt

Introduction. 1. Theorising elites and elite schools 2. Theory and method 3. The Polish nation at the crossroads 4. Polish education at the crossroads 5. Elite school principals' perspectives on prestige 6. Elite schools' websites: Values and beliefs 7. Supporters and opponents of elite schools: Online public commentary 8. Conclusion Appendices