240 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
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The Japanese education system has attracted increasing attention over the past 20 years, largely due to the belief that it has been central to Japan's economic growth. Many have felt, however that the system is stunted by an inability, or perhaps even on an incapacity, to change. This study challenges these contentions. It examines the reform policies implemented by Prime Minister Nakasone during... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Background 3. Nakasone as number one 4. 'Healthy internationalism' 5. Traditionalism and control 6. 'Liberalisation' and 'privatisation' 7. The Individual 8. The Social Problems United and successful: final conclusions Glossary Notes Bibliography Index
Biography
Hood, Christopher P.
'The book is important for its thought-provoking approach and should be read widely by those interested in contemporary Japanese education and the legacy of Nakasone in regard to educational reform'- Bruce Burnett, electronic journal of contemporary japanese studies, 2007
