Overview

The effects of globalization have long been dealt with in terms of economic and technological consequences, but what about the influence on education? Though still not a precise concept, what we understand as ""globalization"" is bringing forth numerous and profound changes in the economic, cultural, and political life of nations. With increased opportunities for interaction and learning, education around the world is rapidly becoming transformed. The essays contained in this comprehensive book provide a thorough examination of the impact globalization is having on education around the world.

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Author:   Nelly P. Stromquist ,  Karen Monkman ,  Jill Blackmore ,  Rosa Nidia Buenfil
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.70cm
Weight:   0.617kg
ISBN:  

9780847699186

ISBN 10:   0847699188
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   20 November 2000
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Part 1 Conceptual Issues Chapter 2 Defining Globalization and Assessing Its Implications on Knowledge and Education Chapter 3 Globalization and Internationalism: Democratic Prospects for World Education Chapter 4 Globalization and Educational Reform Chapter 5 Educational Reform: Who are the Radicals? Chapter 6 Globalization and Curriculum Inquiry: Locating, Representing, and Performing aTransnational Imaginary Chapter 7 Globalization and the Social Construction of Reality: Affirming or Unmasking the Inevitable ? Part 8 Globalization Impacts in Various Educational Sectors Chapter 9 Alternative Responses to Globalization from European and South African Universities Chapter 10 Globalization of the Community College Model: Paradox of the Local and Global Chapter 11 Local/Global Labor Markets and the Restructuring of Gender, Schooling, and Work Chapter 12 Globalization, Adult Education, and Development Part 13 National Case Studies of Globalization Impacts Chapter 14 Globalization and Universities in the Commonwealth Caribbean Chapter 15 Internationalization in Japanese Education: Current Issues and Future Prospects Chapter 16 Globalization and Decentralization in Sub-Saharan Africa:Focus Lesotho Chapter 17 Globalization and Educational Policies in Mexico, 1988-1994: A Meeting of the Universal and the Particular Chapter 18 South African Higher Education in Transition: Global Discourses and National Priorities Chapter 19 The Impacts of Globalization on Education in Malaysia Chapter 20 Hanging onto the Edge: An Australian Case Study of Women, Universities, and Globalization Chapter 21 Index

Reviews

Globalization and Education offers a set of insightful and pioneering articles by well-known and thoughtful scholars on some of the most important social issues of our times. It analyzes economic and cultural dimensions of globalization within the political context of the world system. This is a must-read for students and scholars in the field.--Steven J. Klees

People interested in this arena should read it. * On the Horizon * With all the recent writing on globalization, it is a welcome addition to find a book that deals comprehensively with the relationship between globalization and education at all levels and comparatively in different countries, both developed and developing. It is unusual for such a book to be a cohesive whole, and yet it manages to be that. The quality of various contributions is quite consistent. There is something for everyone who takes a critical perspective on globalization here. Highly recommended. * Canadian Journal of Higher Education * This is an excellent and timely book. It deals with enough issues that one could build an entire graduate course around. In addition, it raises enough questions that go far beyond the purview of a textbook. The chapters are so well referenced that the reader can take any of these issues and pursue them in greater depths. * Comparative Education Review * Globalization and Education offers a set of insightful and pioneering articles by well-known and thoughtful scholars on some of the most important social issues of our times. It analyzes economic and cultural dimensions of globalization within the political context of the world system. This is a must-read for students and scholars in the field. -- Steven J. Klees, University of Maryland

People interested in this arena should read it. On The Horizon With all the recent writing on globalization, it is a welcome addition to find a book that deals comprehensively with the relationship between globalization and education at all levels and comparatively in different countries, both developed and developing. It is unusual for such a book to be a cohesive whole, and yet it manages to be that. The quality of various contributions is quite consistent. There is something for everyone who takes a critical perspective on globalization here. Highly recommended. Canadian Journal Of Higher Education This is an excellent and timely book. It deals with enough issues that one could build an entire graduate course around. In addition, it raises enough questions that go far beyond the purview of a textbook. The chapters are so well referenced that the reader can take any of these issues and pursue them in greater depths. Comparative Education Review Globalization and Education offers a set of insightful and pioneering articles by well-known and thoughtful scholars on some of the most important social issues of our times. It analyzes economic and cultural dimensions of globalization within the political context of the world system. This is a must-read for students and scholars in the field. -- Steven J. Klees, University of Maryland

Author Information

Nelly P. Stromquist is professor in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California. Karen Monkman is assistant professor in the International and Intercultural Development Education Program at Florida State University.

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