The SAGE Handbook of Leadership (2nd Edition)

Edited by Alan Bryman, David Collinson, Keith Grint, Brad Jackson & Mary Uhl-Bien

The SAGE Handbook of Leadership, Second Edition is the definitive, comprehensive reference on leadership theory, research, and practice. Published by SAGE Publications, this authoritative handbook brings together leading scholars to examine leadership from multiple disciplinary, theoretical, and methodological perspectives.

Widely regarded as the most complete scholarly treatment of leadership studies, the book covers classical and contemporary leadership theories, critical and relational approaches, ethics, power, identity, culture, gender, and leadership in diverse organizational and societal contexts.

What This Handbook Does

This handbook synthesizes decades of leadership research, offering conceptual clarity, critical insight, and future research directions for scholars, educators, and advanced practitioners.

Key Features of the 2nd Edition

• Comprehensive coverage of leadership theories and paradigms
• Critical, relational, and process-oriented perspectives
• Global and cross-cultural leadership insights
• Exploration of ethics, power, identity, and followership
• Contributions from leading international leadership scholars
• Essential reference for advanced leadership research and teaching

Who Should Use This Book?

• Leadership scholars and academic researchers
• Doctoral and graduate students in leadership and management
• Educators teaching leadership and organizational studies
• Policy analysts and organizational theorists
• Advanced practitioners seeking research-based insight

Why It’s Essential

• The most authoritative handbook in leadership studies
• Integrates theory, critique, and contemporary debate
• Sets the agenda for future leadership research
• Widely cited and used in doctoral programs worldwide

The definitive scholarly reference on leadership theory and research.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781529769067
• Edition: 2nd
• Editors: Alan Bryman; David Collinson; Keith Grint; Brad Jackson; Mary Uhl-Bien
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
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Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Foundations and Histories of Leadership
• Leadership Theory and Conceptual Debates
• Relational and Process Perspectives
• Power, Ethics, and Identity in Leadership
• Followership and Distributed Leadership
• Leadership in Global and Cultural Contexts
• Future Directions in Leadership Research

FAQs

• Is this book suitable for beginners? No, it is designed for advanced study, research, and doctoral-level work.
• Is it research-focused? Yes, it is a comprehensive scholarly handbook.
• Is it used in doctoral programs? Yes, it is widely adopted in PhD and DBA programs.