Tradition, Modernity and Post-modernity in Comparative Education

Book Overview

This book contains papers around the theme of Tradition, Modernity and Post-modernity in education from an international perspective. The Introduction examines this theme, drawing largely upon the literature in Comparative Education. Succeeding chapters illustrate that traditional, modern and even post-modern elements, or tensions between them, often exist within the same educational system. Cases are drawn from many parts of the world, and add up to a fascinating insight into the dynamic world of education.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792349598
• ISBN13: 9780792349594
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.6" x 6.1"