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Author:   Dr Gordon Cox (formerly University of Reading, UK) ,  Dr Robin Stevens (The University of Melbourne, Australia) ,  Anthony Haynes
Publisher:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Imprint:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.422kg
ISBN:  

9781441128881

ISBN 10:   1441128883
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   05 January 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Language:   English

Table of Contents

List of Contributors \ List of Illustrations \ Foreword Håkan Lundström, Past-President, International Society for Music Education \ Acknowledgements \ 1. Introduction Gordon Cox and Robin Stevens \ Part I: Europe \ 2. Britain: Towards ‘a long overdue renaissance'? Gordon Cox \ 3. France: An Uncertain and Unequal Combat François Madurell \ 4. Germany: Educational Goals, Curricular Structure, Political Principles Wilfried Gruhn \ 5. Ireland: Curriculum Development in Troubled Times Marie McCarthy \ 6. Norway: Educational Progress or Stasis on the Outskirts of Europe? Fred Ola Bjørnstad and Magne Espeland \ 7. Spain: A Journey From a Nominal Towards a Universally Implemented Curriculum Gabriel Rusinek and Susana Sarfson \ Part II: The Americas \ A. North America \ 8. Canada: Diverse Developments Across the Decades Nancy F.Vogan \ 9. United States of America: Reflections on the Development and Effectiveness of Compulsory Music Education Jere T. Humphreys \ B. Latin America \ 10. Argentina: From ‘Música Vocal' to ‘Educación Artística: Música' Ana Lucía Frega with Alicia de Couve and Claudia Dal Pino \ 11. Cuba: Music Education and Revolution Lisa Lorenzino \ Part III: Africa and Asia-Pacific \ 12. Australia: Recurring Problems and Unresolved Issues Robin Stevens and Jane Southcott \ 13. China: Socio-Political Constructions of School Music Wai-Chung Ho \ 14. Japan: Music as a Tool for Moral Education? Masafumi Ogawa \ 15. South Africa: Indigenous Roots, Cultural Imposition and an Uncertain Future Robin Stevens and Eric Akrofi \ Index

Reviews

'An impressive volume, a bright and shining compendium of essays by prominent scholars from fourteen nations who trace the historic roots and reasons for music as a subject of study in compulsory schooling. They delve into the past to understand the present status of principles and practices of music teachers, their pedagogical methods, and the pupils they serve. The book is data-rich and wide-ranging in coverage, and under the leadership of co-editors Cox and Stevens, it is expertly conceived and carried through as a project that conveys varied international histories and current contexts of music within (and at times a little bit outside) the formalities of school.' (Patricia Shehan Campbell, Donald E. Peterson Professor of Music, University of Washington, USA) 'This book offers each of us an important opportunity to revisit our music education heritage within a much broader international context. Both editors are eminent world authorities on research into the history of music education and are ideally placed to lead such a publication. The outcome is stimulating and also thought provoking, enabling us to understand better how we can learn from the past in order to effect a more successful future.' (Graham Welch, Professor of Education, Institute of Education, University of London, UK) 'Cox and Stevens have produced a powerful and well-timed publication. The editors and contributors should be congratulated on their fine achievement, and on presenting an invaluable gift to the music education community.' (Research Studies in Music Education)

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Gordon Cox, formerly Senior Lecturer in Music Education at the University of Reading, UK, currently serves on the History Standing Committee of the International Society for Music Education. Robin Stevens is a Principal Fellow in the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He was formerly Associate Professor of Music Education at Deakin University, Melbourne Campus, Australia.

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