Contextualizing Inclusive Education: Evaluating Old and New International Paradigms Contributor(s): Mitchell, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415318807 ISBN-13: 9780415318808 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2005 Annotation: Is inclusion a Western idea, which cannot work in developing countries? What factors make inclusive education accepted in some countries, but not others? The contributors to this book examine the relationships that exist between the social, political, and cultural contexts of inclusive education as it is being implemented - or in some cases not implemented. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Special Education - General - Education | Decision Making & Problem Solving - Education | Multicultural Education |
Dewey: 371.904 |
LCCN: 2004057495 |
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.3" W x 9.46" (1.31 lbs) 312 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Inclusive education is a complex and problematic concept that raises many questions. A team of prominent academics present fresh and critical perspectives on these issues, drawing upon their global resources and knowledge. The over-arching theme of this book is that social, political, economic and cultural contexts play a central role in determining whether or not inclusive education is implemented in a range of regions and countries around the world. A series of original and provocative conclusions is presented, such as:
This major landmark resource is suitable for educational policy makers, researchers, teacher educators, students and international agencies with interests in education. |