Approaches and methods in comparative education are of obvious importance, but do not always receive adequate attention. This second edition of a well-received

Explores how educational research from a comparative perspective has been instrumental in broadening and testing hypotheses from institutional theory. This book

Sections include: Comparative orientations; Schools in context; Achievement, assessment and evaluating learning; Communist education; Educational policy.

In the newly emerging global economic order governments and policy makers are keen to seek ideas from other countries and recognise the importance of looking co

This book conveys an understanding of China’s educational development from within and provides unique insights into Chinese society. It does so through portra