9781330839256 - State Control of Courses of Study: With Appendices on Religious, Instruction and the Grading, of School Systems (Classic Reprint) de Brownscombe, Fred J. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes state control of education systems in countries across the globe, looking at how state frameworks have evolved over time to shape educational outcomes. The author presents an even-handed overview of diverse educational philosophies, from centralized continental systems to the decentralized and democratic models favored in the United States. The book delves into historical and cross-cultural contexts to explore the interplay between state power, societal values, and educational goals. It sheds light on the tensions between uniformity and diversity, individual autonomy and collective responsibility, and the ongoing debate about the role of the state in shaping the minds of its citizens. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.