1st Edition

Education in Egypt (RLE Egypt)

By Judith Cochran Copyright 1986
180 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

180 Pages
by Routledge

Egyptian education is a central, social and economic force in the Middle East. For hundreds of years Al Azhar University has been the centre of Islamic thinking and education. More recently Egypt became the leader in secular education as Mohammed Ali established the first medical, veterinarian, engineering and accounting schools in the Middle East. Nasser expanded Egyptian educational leadership... Read more

List of tables.  Preface.  Introduction.  1. Roots of Modern Education  2. British Occupation 1882-1920  3. Nationalization of Education 1920-1952  4. Socialization of Education 1952-1970  5. Open Door Educational Policy 1970-1981  6. Reorganization of Mass Education  7. Foreign Investment, US and World Bank  8. Guidelines for Foreign Investment  9. Conclusions and Recommendations.  Index.

Biography

Judith Cochran