Weil, Danny K., 1953-

School vouchers and privatization : a reference handbook / Danny Weil. - Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2002. - xv, 320 p. ; 24 cm. - Contemporary education issues .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Chronology -- Privatization and school choice -- The privatization of education: arguments and controversies -- Vouchers and the law: drawing conclusions from research -- Private scholarships and faith-based charitable contributions -- From learning centers to earning centers? -- Managing public schools for profit: the rise of the educational management organization -- Epilogue -- Selected print and nonprint resources -- Directory of organizations, associations, and government agencies.

1576073467 (alk. paper) 1576077535 (e-book)

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Educational vouchers--United States.
Privatization in education--United States.
School choice--United States.

LB 2828.8 / .W45 2002