Critical Leadership Theory : Integrating Transdisciplinary Perspectives

Springer International Publishing AG

Explore the foundations of critical leadership theory with this insightful hardcover book. Jennifer L.S. Chandler and Robert E. Kirsch integrate transdisciplinary perspectives to offer five novel tenets for shaping the field of leadership studies. This first edition contrasts critical theory with positivist approaches and examines leadership through the lens of four broad disciplines. It provides scholars with a framework to build a critical theory of leadership, facilitating the examination of normative social processes and their impact on power relations. Ideal for academics and practitioners seeking to understand and challenge existing leadership paradigms. Key Features: * Integrates transdisciplinary insights for a novel approach to leadership theory. * Offers five tenets for scholars in critical leadership studies. * Examines leadership through multiple disciplinary lenses. * Critiques the reinforcement of hegemonic power relations in current scholarship and practice. Product Summary: Critical Leadership Theory, First edition hardcover book by Jennifer L.S. Chandler and Robert E. Kirsch. Published by Palgrave Macmillan Cham, this English-language edition spans 197 pages and includes 2 b/w illustrations. ISBN 9783319964713.