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A Handbook for School Governors

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Year 1989 Edition year
Pages 224 Mid-length read
Vibe Reference-heavy Weekend read

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Reliable fit when you want a title that settles into its lane quickly. Worth opening if you want a first pass with less guesswork.

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Likely a miss if you want a much lighter or punchier style than this offers. Not a strong match if you want a radically different tone from this lane. You only want something with very current references and examples.

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Reference-heavy Weekend read Backlist pick

Summary

This edition suggests A Handbook for School Governors by E.C. Wragg is a practical or reference-style book built for dipping in and out. This edition lists 1989 • Routledge • 224 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.

Edition on file: 1989 • Routledge • 224 pages • ISBN 9780415038034.

Why this book now

Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.

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Reading commitment

Light Short sit-downs

Low commitment. Best treated as a dip-in book you consult in short bursts.

What stands out here

The clearest standout is utility. It reads like the kind of book you keep nearby and use when you need it.

Best way to approach it

Use this more like a tool than a narrative. Sample the parts you need first.

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A Handbook for School Governors by E.C. Wragg has the feel of a steady direct-use book built for answers, examples, and quick orientation.

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