African Education and Globalization
Critical Perspectives
Ali A Abdi editor George J Sefa Dei editor Korbla P Puplampu editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Lexington Books
Published:7th Mar '06
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Containing both theoretical discussions of globalization and specific case analyses of individual African countries, this collection of essays examines the intersections of African education and globalization with multiple analytical and geographical emphases and intentions. The 11 essays critically analyze the issues from historical, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Of interest to both educators and scholars who are interested in a more in-depth understanding of the current reign globalization, African Education and Globalization is an important and timely read.
The value of this edited collection resides in its insightful descriptions of the impact of globalization on socioeconomic and education policies and outcomes within differing African contexts. In doing so, the set of critical essays by distinguished scholars and experienced insiders contributes in important ways to our understanding of the dynamics of globalization, both its negative consequences as well as the possibilities offered for social transformation in the region. -- Robert F. Arnove
ISBN: 9780739110416
Dimensions: 235mm x 159mm x 23mm
Weight: 490g
234 pages