Some reflections on policy theory: a brief response to Hatcher and Troyna

1 April 1994

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Education Policy

Vol. 9 (2) , 171-182
https://doi.org/10.1080/0268093940090205

Abstract

This paper takes up some theoretical issues raised in Hatcher and Troyna's critical discussion (in this issue) of my work on education policy. I argue that many of their criticisms are misplaced and rest upon flaws and limitations in their own theoretical work. I suggest that they employ a set of unhelpful conceptual binaries in their discussion which, if they are allowed to stand, can serve only to stultify the further development of policy sociology. In particular, I take issue with Hatcher and Troyna's presentation of the theoretical stances of Althusser and Foucauk.

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