{"title":"Alex Blower","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eAlex Blower\u003c\/em\u003e, an insightful author known for delving into the realms of education and reference. If you're in search of literature that challenges conventional thinking and offers fresh perspectives, Alex Blower's books are a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Lost Boys\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, explores thought-provoking themes within the educational sector, addressing important and often overlooked issues with a keen analytical eye. Blower combines personal experience with thorough research, making his writing both relatable and informative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover books in this collection that will not only educate but also inspire you to think critically about the educational systems around us. Alex Blower's passionate and engaging style makes complex topics accessible to a wide audience, ensuring that every reader takes away valuable insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an educator, student, or simply interested in the dynamics of learning environments, this collection is a perfect gateway to understanding and engaging with today's educational challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lost-boys-by-alex-blower-9781447370253","title":"Lost Boys","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the mid-2000s, consistent commentary from politicians and media outlets in the UK has presented low educational attainment and low aspiration as defining attributes of working-class boys in education. It has often characterised them as misogynistic, aggressive, and unwilling to learn. But how true is this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining research, real-life case studies, and the author's experience of navigating school exclusion, \u003cem\u003eLost Boys\u003c\/em\u003e provides clear recommendations for how to better support the health, wellbeing, and vulnerabilities of working-class boys and men through both policy and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChallenging us to reconsider ideas about the role of masculinity in the lives of working-class boys and men, the book asks what would change if, instead of focusing on perceived individual failures, we considered the troubled relationship between working-class boys and the social and educational systems in which they reside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46985525035244,"sku":"9781447370253","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8612163482703.jpg?v=1762986390"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alex-blower.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}