Critical education policy research has a long tradition of political sociology. Drawing on data and analysis from the Education Policy Knowledgeable Polity (EPKP) project, supported by funders such as the British Academy and the Economic and Social Research Council, this book presents a new political sociology for framing, conducting and presenting critical education policy research.
In doing so, it will be the first in the field to interconnect political thinking from Arendt with sociological thinking from Bourdieu, producing innovative analysis for and about educational reform.

• Tradition in Political Sociology: Builds on a long-standing tradition of political sociology within critical education policy research.
• EPKP Project Data: Utilizes data and analysis from the Education Policy Knowledgeable Polity (EPKP) project, supported by the British Academy and the Economic and Social Research Council.
• Innovative Framework: Presents a new political sociology for framing, conducting, and presenting critical education policy research.
• Interconnected Theories: Interlinks political thought from Hannah Arendt with sociological insights from Pierre Bourdieu, fostering innovative analyses of educational reform.
• Focus on Educational Reform: Aims to provide fresh perspectives on the complexities of educational policy and reform processes.
• Impact on the Field: Positions itself as a pioneering work that enhances understanding of critical education policy through a unique blend of political and sociological theories.