Contributors to this book systematically describe Korea's higher education system, provide data heretofore unavailable in the English language, present a fundamentally Korean view of the important issues in their country's higher education system, and build alternative theoretical perspectives to analyse ... more »

In less than a generation, higher education has undergone tremendous economic and cultural changes Academic Keywords takes an honest look at the state of academia today. Arranged alphabetically, this insightful reference features many of the hottest buzzwords on campuses. From academic freedom to tenure ... more »

This one volume reference book covers all the major issues in lifelong learning in four sections: Theoretical Perspectives; Curriculum; International Perspectives; and Widening Participation. ... more » more »

Product Info Following Lyotard's death in 1998, this book provides a timely exploration of the recurrent theme of education in his work. more »

In discussing Durkheim's modern relevance, this book explores his desire to integrate practical and theoretical aspects of education, and his stress on the moral base of education and the importance of the social and society. more »

This book reasserts the importance for a strong view of knowledge for a robust sociology of knowledge, for analysing and formulating curricula and for a relevant approach to education policy. ... more » more »

There is considerable debate in education today as to the nature, extent and significance of globalisation. This upper undergraduate and post graduate book looks at this highly topical issue in a fresh and readable way. more »

International philosophers of education explore the diverse strands of the liberal tradition in education. Issues covered include social justice, national identity, curriculum, critical thinking and social practices. more »

Product Info Argues that the lack of agreed theory of teaching is one of the most important and yet intractable problems facing education and proposes a new integrated model of teaching. more »

This book addresses current concerns with the nature of human learning from a distinctive philosophical perspective and is important for all who have a professional interest in learning. more » more »

This book works on the premise that an 'educated' woman was in early modern Europe something quite different than an educated man. Education was understood as preparation for one's station in life. Women were not 'uneducated' with regard to men - they were simply educated in a different manner and toward ... more »

Argues for the financial backing from governments and industry for adult education and will help adult and community educators draw comparisons between their own work and that of their colleagues in other developed countries. more »