With new coauthor Leslie Gonzales, Russ Marion maintains the tradition of well-balanced, well-researched, and
lively discussions of classic and contemporary leadership theories and their applications. The extensively revised
Second Edition adds coverage of leader-member exchange theory, sensemaking, group conflict, and critical race and
critical feminist perspectives, as well as a fuller treatment of transformational leadership.
The authors begin with a brief look at the pros and cons of general entity- and collectivist-based approaches to
leadership, reflecting key debates in the leadership literature. Next, readers encounter the history and applications
of specific entity-based theories, followed by a discussion of conflict theory, which provides an apt transition
to the exploration of collectivist ideas. The book finishes with coverage of critical theory, institutionalism,
and population ecology--theories that focus more on the organizational context for leadership than on leadership
styles.
Throughout this updated edition, the authors use metaphors and real-world examples from inside and outside educational
contexts. Numerous figures, case studies, roundtable discussions, group activities, and reflective exercises engage
readers and accelerate learning. Link Forward and Link Back sections reference upcoming or previous chapters to
show that theories are dynamic. Leadership in Education, Second Edition, raises the bar for understanding and reinforcing
practical applications of various theories in settings and situations that school administrators are likely to
encounter.