''''Important perspectives on the politics of educational research!''The transformations taking place in our society also affect academia and research. This book brings into focus the new realities and methodologies that have emerged in the field of educational research in recent years. In this twelfth yearbook of the Politics of Education Association, editors Cooper and Randall bring together major contributors and examine the politics of educational research. They offer critical perspectives not examined extensively in previous books. ''Some of the issues addressed by this book include: ''''''Designing research in the postmodern age ''The politics of bilingual education ''School choice research ''Research-information use ''Race, class, and gender in education research ''Research on educational productivity''''A valuable resource for anyone concerned with the politics of educational research.