A fine and very useful book, which through an in-depth analysis of education systems of the pre-2003 EU Member States helps to understand the political and cultural dynamics linking, and at the same time distinguishing, educational institutions in the European context.

Donatella Palomba, Professor of General Education, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy

This is a thoughtful account of education reform in fourteen European countries, of interest to readers who want an introduction to educational change and transition in particular national contexts. The book is a valuable addition to the<i> Education Around the World</i> series and a significant contribution to students of comparative education.

Nafsika Alexiadou, Professor at the Department of Applied Educational Science, University of Umeå, Sweden

A useful introduction to the history of education systems in Europe.

Susanne Wiborg, Institute of Education, University College London, UK

Exploring the development of educational provision and contemporary issues, this book covers the countries that made up the European Union from its foundation to the signing of the Treaty of Nice: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and The Netherlands. The chapters, written by regional experts, offer a review of contemporary national and regional educational structures and policies, research innovation and trends, as well as covering selected issues and problems including the effects of educational reform and systemic changes within the school and university systems, minority languages, and intercultural changes for indigenous and new immigrant populations.
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Series Editor's Preface, Colin Brock (University of Durham, UK) 1. Education in the European Union 1980-2015: A Regional Overview, Trevor Corner (University of Bedfordshire, UK) 2. Austria: From Legacy to Reform, Hans Pecher (Alpen Adria University, Austria) 3. Belgium: Regional Development, Roger Standaert (University of Ghent, Belgium) 4. Denmark: History, Reform and Legislation, Thyge Winther-Jensen (University of Aarhus, Denmark) 5. Finland: Policy and Vision, Matti Rautiainen (University of Jyvaskyla, Finland) and Emma Kostiainen (University of Jyvaskyla, Finland) 6. France: Meritocracy and Social Divides, Marie-Pierre Moreau (University of Bedfordshire, UK) and Regis Mallet (University of Bordeaux, France) 7. Germany: Stability and Change, Lukas Graf (Social Science Research Center Berlin, Germany) 8. Greece: Vocational Education and Training in Economic Change, Irene Psifidou (Cedefop, Greece) and Konstantinos Pouliakis (Cedefop, Greece) 9. Ireland: Structure and Reform, Rosarii Griffin (University College Cork, Ireland) 10. Italy: Transitions and Change, Carlo Cappa (University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Italy) 11. Luxembourg: Language and Education, Kristine Horner (University of Sheffield, UK) and Jean-Jacques Weber (University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg) 12. Portugal: Policy and Adult Education, Lucinio Lima (University of Minho, Portugal) and Paula Guimaraes (University of Lisbon, Portugal) 13. Spain: Education and Regional Autonomy, Inmaculada Egido (Universidad Complutense of Madrid, Spain) and Javier Valle (Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain) 14. Sweden: Education for Social Change, Lennart Wikander (University of Uppsala, Sweden) 15. The Netherlands: Structure, Policies, Controversies, Sjoerd Karsten (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) and Hülya Kosar Altinyelken (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) Index
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Explores the development of education, key issues and contemporary debates in western European countries which became EU members prior to the Nice Agreement.
Authoritative handbook on education in the European Union today
Education Around the World is designed to provide a global picture of education at the time of its authorship and publication enabling national, regional and global trends to become apparent and be compared. All countries in the world will be represented, thus capturing both global trends and idiosyncratic features at the same time. Each volume includes a substantial editorial introductory chapter, followed by individual country chapters written by indigenous authors who are recognised experts in their field, allowing for special local factors to emerge and to be explained with authority and cultural understanding. This encyclopaedic resource is the first to provide global coverage combining up to date portraits and analysis of distinctive features and guidance on wider resources including connections to online dynamic data sources.
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ISBN
9781472528155
Publisert
2015-01-29
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
Vekt
658 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
344

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Trevor Corner is Professor Emeritus at the University of Middlesex, UK.