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The Dynamics and Social Outcomes of Education Systems
Jan Germen Janmaat
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Some scholars argue that education systems across the western world are becoming increasingly similar due to the influence of transnational discourses and organizations. Others believe that education is the panacea for all problems of social cohesion. After all, aren't the well-educated usually more tolerant, civically engaged and trusting than the poorly educated? This book critically examines both claims. It finds that western countries still differ markedly on key aspects of their education systems and that these differences reflect distinct political traditions and different responses to a set of competing normative and political principles. The findings further suggest that raising the ... Read more
Some scholars argue that education systems across the western world are becoming increasingly similar due to the influence of transnational discourses and organizations. Others believe that education is the panacea for all problems of social cohesion. After all, aren't the well-educated usually more tolerant, civically engaged and trusting than the poorly educated? This book critically examines both claims. It finds that western countries still differ markedly on key aspects of their education systems and that these differences reflect distinct political traditions and different responses to a set of competing normative and political principles. The findings further suggest that raising the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Series
Education, Economy and Society
Condition
New
Number of Pages
335
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137025685
SKU
V9781137025685
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About Jan Germen Janmaat
Isabelle Dimeglio, Aix Marseille University, France Vanessa di Paola, Aix Marseille University, France François Dubet, University of Bordeaux, France Audrey Dumas, University of Perpignan Via Domitia (FR), France Marie Duru-Bellat, Sciences Po-Paris, France Andy Green, Institute of Education, University of London, UK Christine Han, Institute of Education, University of London, UK Bryony Hoskins, University of Southampton, UK Jan Germen Janmaat, ... Read more
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