Education and the Rise of the Global Economy

by Joel Spring

Book Overview

Joel Spring investigates the role of educational policy in the evolving global economy, and the consequences of school systems around the world adapting to meet the needs of international corporations. The new global model for education addresses problems of technological change, the quick exchange of capital, and free markets; policies to resolve these problems include "lifelong learning," "learning societies," international and national accreditation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805830138
• ISBN13: 9780805830132
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"