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Paperback. A comparison of Japanese, Chinese and American preschools, discussing how these schools both reflect and affect philosophies of child-rearing and early childhood education and larger social patterns and beliefs in each society. Num Pages: 248 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; 1KBB; JFC; JNA; JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300048124
- ISBN
- 9780300048124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.94
€ 29.99
€ 21.94
Paperback. In 1987, the Japanese government inaugurated the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program in response to global pressure to 'internationalize' its society. This book explores the cultural and political dynamics of internationalization in Japan. It is suitable for policy analysts, students of Japan, and prospective and former JET participants. Num Pages: 346 pages, 15 line illustrations, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JHMC; JNA; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520216365
- ISBN
- 9780520216365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.25
€ 37.99
€ 27.25
Paperback. Against the background of globalization and campaigns to provide basic education for all the world's children, this title compares primary and elementary schooling in England, France, India, Russia and the United States. It is structured around three levels of analysis: systems, school and classrooms. Num Pages: 664 pages, 19. BIC Classification: JFC; JNA; JNLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631220510
- ISBN
- 9780631220510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 49.20
€ 49.99
€ 49.20
Hardback. While conventional approaches tend to view education as the accumlation of knowledge, skill and understanding, there is a growing appreciation that it is concerned with the development of the mind. This book discusses education as enculturation. Editor(s): Wells, Gordon; Claxton, Guy. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12. BIC Classification: JFC; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 185 x 24. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631223306
- ISBN
- 9780631223306
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.94
€ 146.94
Paperback. United by the belief that the most significant factor in shaping the minds of young people is the cultural setting in which learning takes place, the twenty eminent contributors to this volume present new thinking on education across the boundaries of school, home, work and community. Editor(s): Wells, Gordon; Claxton, Guy. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 3JM; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 23. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631223313
- ISBN
- 9780631223313
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.25
€ 50.25
Hardcover. A Companion to the Philosophy of Education is a comprehensive guide to philosophical thinking about education. * Offers a state-of-the-art account of current and controversial issues in education, including issues pertaining to multiculturalism, special education, sex education, and academic freedom. Editor(s): Curren, Randall R. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 656 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1274.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631228370
- ISBN
- 9780631228370
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.17
€ 206.17
Hardback. Explores the origins and causes of the litigation trend, its implications for academic freedom, and what lawyers, judges, and academics themselves can do to limit the potential damage. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: JFCA; JNA; JNM; LNAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674035676
- ISBN
- 9780674035676
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Condition: New
€ 50.58€ 46.33
€ 50.58
€ 46.33
Paperback. One child in five in America is the child of immigrants, and their numbers increase each year. Very few will return to the country they barely remember. Who are they, and what America do they know? This book provides an account of the lives, dreams, and frustrations of these youngest immigrants. Num Pages: 440 pages, 14 line illustrations, 13 tables. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSP1; JNA; JNKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674045804
- ISBN
- 9780674045804
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.73
€ 30.99
€ 25.73
Hardback. A practical book, which shows that P and T is not just about research, teaching, and service but also about human relations and political good sense. It includes topics such as: making the transformation from student and protege to teacher and mentor; seeking out and holding onto lifelong allies; and, how to manage your online reputation. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: JNA; JNKH; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674048782
- ISBN
- 9780674048782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 38.48
€ 46.99
€ 38.48
Paperback. A study of the democratic theory of education. It tackles a range of issues, from the democratic case against book banning to the role of teachers' unions in education, as well as the vexed questions of public support for private schools and affirmative action in college admissions. Series: Princeton Paperbacks. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691009162
- ISBN
- 9780691009162
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.78€ 40.69
€ 51.78
€ 40.69
Hardback. Takes up topics of debate in higher education: What are the nature and objectives of a liberal education? What are the university's responsibilities for the moral education of students? This book contains essays on ethics, the academic curriculum, and the differences between private and public higher education. Series: The William G. Bowen Memorial Series in Higher Education. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 165 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691123639
- ISBN
- 9780691123639
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.06
€ 53.99
€ 38.06
Paperback. Provides the exploration of college completion at America's public universities. This title sheds light on serious issues as dropout rates linked to race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Series: The William G. Bowen Memorial Series in Higher Education. Num Pages: 416 pages, 97 line illus. 9 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNAM; JNF; JNHX; JNKD; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 25. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691149905
- ISBN
- 9780691149905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.43
€ 36.99
€ 26.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JNAM; JNF; JNMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Updated edition with a New afterword by the autho
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691165516
- ISBN
- 9780691165516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.63
€ 19.99
€ 15.63
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNA; JNF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691171142
- ISBN
- 9780691171142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.94
€ 32.99
€ 23.94
Paperback. aeo Brings together all the material about parents and education (including adult education) previously found only in disparate places. aeo Adds a distinctive perspective highlighting gender issues, which have had their origins in changes in family life and their effects on education. aeo Important contribution to a key debate. Series: Family Life S. Num Pages: 268 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; 3JJP; JFC; JHBK; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745606378
- ISBN
- 9780745606378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.10
€ 26.10
Hardback. This new book is a lively and highly accessible introduction to the sociology of education. Written in a clear and comprehensible way, it introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks in the sociology of education, and provides a guide to contemporary issues and current debates. Num Pages: 212 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745617084
- ISBN
- 9780745617084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.95
€ 75.95
Paperback. In this major work, Bourdieu examines the distinctive forms of power -- political, intellectual, bureaucratic and economic -- by means of which contemporary societies are governed. Num Pages: 502 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS; JNA; JP; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 29. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745620282
- ISBN
- 9780745620282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.27
€ 33.27
Paperback. Over twenty two centuries ago, the Greek general Pyrrhus questioned the real gains of military victory. Today we might reflect on the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in much the same way. War is not only cruel but capricious; its outcomes are often bitter and frustrating, even for the winning side. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JNA; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745643540
- ISBN
- 9780745643540
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.48
€ 22.48
Hardback. This book presents a case study of an academic conference where various actors sought to circumscribe the exploration of a controversial idea -- the one-state model for Israel and Palestine -- and it throws into stark relief the vulnerability and importance of academic freedom. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; JNA; JNM; JPV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774822084
- ISBN
- 9780774822084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.90
€ 110.90
Hardback. This vibrant examination of the museum's role as contemporary narrator of our past reveals that our perceptions of history and ourselves are shaped as much by how a museum presents information as by what information it presents. Editor(s): Gosselin, Viviane. Num Pages: 624 pages, 16 b&w photos, 6 tables. BIC Classification: GM; HB; JNAM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774830614
- ISBN
- 9780774830614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.74
€ 110.74
Hardcover. This work highlights the high rates of delinquency and academic failure among new Asian Americans, and reveals shortcomings in the way schools educate "language minority" students. The author offers suggestions for ways in which schools might do a better job of educating all students. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JNA; JNK; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787901226
- ISBN
- 9780787901226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.08
€ 49.08
Hardcover. Higher education is undergoing a number of important changes, such as students' own perceptions of who they are and how they learn. In examining such changes, this guide aims to provide a scholarly orientation to improving instruction. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA; JNKC; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 35. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787901332
- ISBN
- 9780787901332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.72
€ 54.72
Hardcover. This work argues that one of the most basic purposes of America's schools is to teach children the moral and intellectual responsibilities of living and working in a democracy. Contributors explore what democracy is and what it means for preparing teachers and teaching students. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787901660
- ISBN
- 9780787901660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.08
€ 49.08
Hardcover. This book presents an innovative approach to teaching that helps students acquire and use knowledge in ways that go beyond rote memorization of facts and figures----to develop a level of understanding that will serve them well throughout their lives. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA; JNC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 161 x 32. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787910020
- ISBN
- 9780787910020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 51.49
€ 51.99
€ 51.49