Author Carol Reid: Carol Reid is an Associate Professor at Western Sydney University, Australia.Author Katherine Watson: Katherine Watson is a Research Associate at the University of Western Sydney, Australia.

• List of illustrations Acknowledgements List of abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. Mapping the field 3. Everything's an alternative 4. You go here, you go there, where do you end up? 5. The pressure is too much 6. I just want to teach my stuff 7. Schools and Scales of Opportunities 8. Conclusion Bibliography Index

"Compulsory Schooling in Australia is a valuable and timely addition to current explorations of post-high school outcomes particularly for students for whom school has been difficult or alienating. Using data from students, parents, and teachers, Reid and Watson provide rich insights into the worlds of students who are expected to negotiate schooling in today's neoliberal context. This book promises to be a significant resource for academics, educators, policymakers, parents, and students. " Carl James, Professor, York University, Canada