Overcoming Adversity in Education

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