Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education
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Gary McCulloch is Dean of Research and Consultancy and Brian Simon Professor of the History of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK. David Crook is Senior Lecturer in the History of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK.<p><strong>'this volume features many excellent articles on broad educational topics. For students needing a highly readable context within which to place basic educational concepts (e.g., "classroom," "evaluation"), this source's utility is without question. McCulloch and Crook attempt in a single volume to take a panoramic view of education by including practice and theory, history, and the present.' --</strong> <em>Choice</em>,<em> E. S. Petersen, Dana College</em></p><p><strong>'This volume's broad content will render it useful to students of all social sciences' --</strong> <em>Choice</em>,<em> E. S. Petersen, Dana College</em></p>
<p><strong>‘The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education is a major achievement. The breadth of its coverage is impressive and the writing is crisp and clear. This is a book that deserves a long life.’</strong> <em>- Michael W. Apple, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA</em></p><p><strong>‘This wonderful book is a treasure trove of information for experts as well as novices. Its coverage is truly impressive. It’s not only a useful reference book, it’s fascinating to dip into at random. Like all good books, it stimulates you to find out more.’</strong> - <em>Sally Power, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Wales, UK</em></p><p>‘<strong>This encyclopedia is an excellent compilation of short articles on a range of concepts and themes necessary for an understanding of current developments in education. Global in its scope, it provides accounts that are not only historically informed but also point to new directions in educational research.’</strong> <em>- Fazal Rizvi, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA</em></p><p><strong>'This volume's broad content will render it useful to students of all social sciences.'</strong> -- <em>CHOICE</em></p><p><strong>'...fine piece of reference writing'</strong><em> - reference reviews</em></p><p><strong>'Recommended for the larger general and specialist education libraries.'</strong><em> - Reference Reviews</em></p>