Overcoming Adversity in Education - Hardback

• Uniquely explores adversity in education from an international perspective;• Introduces influential thinkers, events, and ideas that shape current understanding and inform future developments in the area;• Identifies the key factors that give rise to adversities for learners;• Explores through practical cases studies, ways in which individuals, institutions, cultures/societies can help manage and overcome adversities;• Provides exemplars that illustrate successful proactive preventative approaches, interventions, and coping strategies;• Draws out principles that can be applied in developing a successful intervention