Education around the world : a comparative introduction /
By: Brock, Colin
Title By: Alexiadou, Nafsika
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BookDescription: ix, 205 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781441169402; 9781441105011 (hardcover)Subject(s): Comparative education | Education -- Cross-cultural studiesDDC classification: 370.9 Online resources: Location Map
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A concise comparative introduction to education in each major geographical region of the world and the major issues in international education today.
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 370.9 BR ED (Browse shelf) | Available | T0049618 |
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| 370.8 PA LG The Palgrave handbook of race and ethnic inequalities in education : | 370.82095357 ST LE Leading learning : | 370.82095491 YO IA I am Malala : | 370.9 BR ED Education around the world : | 370.9 KU CO Comparative education : | 370.9 RE NO Non-western educational traditions : | 370.9 WA GL The global achievement gap / |
Includes bibliographical references.
Acknowledgements Preface 1. Why is it Important? The Story So Far 2. The Nature of the Interdisciplinary Field and its Development 3. A Global Overview: Legacies and Inertias 4. Scale, Space and Place with Reference to the USA and the World of Small States 5. National and International Educational Development 6. Europe: Issues and Comparisons 7. Sub-Saharan Africa: Legacies and Innovations 8. Rising Stars: Brazil, Russia, India and the People's Republic of China (The BRIC States) References Index.
A concise comparative introduction to education in each major geographical region of the world and the major issues in international education today.