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World Yearbook of Education

Series Editor: Terri Seddon, Gita Steiner-Khamsi, Agnes Van Zanten, Jenny Ozga

Examining a different topical subject each year, these fascinating books put forward a wide range of perspectives and dialogue from all over the world. With the best and most pivotal work of leading educational thinkers and writers from 1965 to the present day, these essential reference titles provide a complete history of the development of education around the globe. Available individually or in library-ready sets, this is the indispensable atlas of education, mapping ever changing aspects of theory, policy, teaching and learning.

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  1. World Yearbook of Education 2002

    Teacher Education - Dilemmas and Prospects

    Edited by Elwyn Thomas

    Series: World Yearbook of Education

    This text examines four key areas of teacher education. These are: theories, models and ideologies of teacher education; the control of teacher education by the state, and the role of schools and HE; cultural perspectives and the education of teachers; and continuities in teacher education....

    Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge

  2. World Yearbook of Education 2004

    Digital Technologies, Communities and Education

    Edited by Andrew Brown, Niki Davis

    Series: World Yearbook of Education

    A real revolution is taking place in the way in which we conceptualise and practise education and learning. This book sets out to explore the immense impact which digital technology is having on education around the world and the ways in which it is used by a wide range of individuals and...

    Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge

  3. World Yearbook of Education 2005

    Globalization and Nationalism in Education

    Edited by David Coulby, Evie Zambeta

    Series: World Yearbook of Education

    This volume deals with two major and apparently opposing forces within education and society: globalization and nationalism. Globalization is often considered in economic terms - of continued growth of international trade and a concentration of wealth in corporate hands - yet it also encompasses...

    Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge

  4. World Yearbook of Education 2006

    Education, Research and Policy: Steering the Knowledge-Based Economy

    Edited by Jenny Ozga, Terri Seddon, Thomas S. Popkewitz

    Series: World Yearbook of Education

    This volume considers the ways in which educational research is being shaped by policy across the globe. Policy effects on research are increasingly influential, as policies in and beyond education drive the formation of a knowledge-based economy by supporting increased international...

    Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge

  5. World Yearbook of Education 2007

    Educating the Global Workforce: Knowledge, Knowledge Work and Knowledge Workers

    Edited by Lesley Farrell, Tara Fenwick

    Series: World Yearbook of Education

    The 2007 edition of this respected international volume considers the challenges facing work related education arising from the rapid expansion of the global economy and the impact of this on labour markets and individual workers. Including perspectives from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Africa,...

    Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge

  6. World Yearbook of Education 1997

    Intercultural Education

    Edited by Jagdish Gundara

    Series: World Yearbook of Education

    This volume in the yearbook series examines the variety of educational responses to differing forms of diversity within states. The growth of nationalism and regionalism in many parts of the world is considered alongside the emergence of such international structures as the European Community....

    Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge

  7. World Yearbook of Education 1995

    Youth, Education and Work

    Edited by Leslie Bash, Andrew Green

    Series: World Yearbook of Education

    This annual summary of educational policies and practices worldwide includes discussion of multi-skills and flexibility, school-work links, qualifications, and education for skills versus education for status....

    Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge

  8. World Yearbook of Education 1994

    The Gender Gap in Higher Education

    Edited by Suzanne Lie, Lynda Malik

    Series: World Yearbook of Education

    This study surveys the position of women in academic institutions across the world, investigating the nature of the gender gap in various countries. The contributors analyze data, predict future trends and summarize those strategies most successful in reducing gender inequality....

    Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge

  9. World Yearbook of Education 1991

    International Schools and International Education

    Edited by Patricia L. Jonietz, Duncan Harris

    Series: World Yearbook of Education

    Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge

  10. World Yearbook of Education 1989

    Health Education

    Edited by Chris James, John Balding, Duncan Harris

    Series: World Yearbook of Education

    Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge

Forthcoming Books

  1. Educators, professionalism and politics: Global transitions, national spaces, and professional projects
    Edited by Terri Seddon, Jenny Ozga, John Levin
    To Be Published January 14th 2013

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