| Development Education in Japan: A Comparative Analysis of the Contexts for Its Emergence, and Its Introduction Into the Japanese School System Contributor(s): Ishii, Yuri (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415934362 ISBN-13: 9780415934367 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $44.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: This book aims to provide an explanation for the slow introduction of Development Education in Japan. Development education emphasises the economic aspect and links between industrialised countries and developing countries. The book suggests social, political and economic contexts conducive to the formation of Development Education, before analysing the Japanese situation and explaining why Japan is a decade behind in reacting to contextual change. The book also presents an analysis of the process of curriculum change and micro-politics in schools in Japan. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Aims & Objectives - History | Asia - General - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 370.116 |
| LCCN: 2002152169 |
| Series: Reference Books in International Education (Routledge Falmer) |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6" W x 9" (1.19 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book aims to provide an explanation for the slow introduction of Development Education in Japan. |