Education in a Globalized World: The Connectivity of Economic Power, Technology, and Knowledge

by Nelly P. Stromquist

Book Overview

Education at all levels-from primary school to university education-is undergoing a world wide transformation of its objectives, values, and practices. New technologies and communication practices have promoted the West's optimism that market forces can replace the former governmental responsibilities for social welfare and the inclusion of diverse cultures. New emphasis on competition, quality control, parental choice, marketing, and the linkage...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742510980
• ISBN13: 9780742510982
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.0"