This is the first book to bring into focus the full scope of professional practice in educational leadership. Anatomy of Professional Practice probes the limitations of traditional research in fully comprehending the true nature of leadership, and points out how future research must be expanded to deal with understanding the complexity of educational leadership practice, particularly the moral issues which are the nexus of contemporary school leadership dilemmas.

"[This] book presents English's argument that today's administrators need to have compassion, in addition to all the business elements of our profession, to become effective leaders. Citations from John Dewey and a myriad of researchers are used to support his argument. He explores teaching as an art, reflecting the current thinking about producing global citizens and the future need for right-brain, creative individuals." - School Administrator, November 2008