British scholars of comparative education: examining the work and influence of notable 19th and 20th century comparativists

This book brings together studies of significant British scholars of comparative education from the 19th and 20th centuries. Providing a unique and detailed examination of the work of the founding British scholars of research in comparative education, British Scholars of Comparative Education consid...

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Other Authors: Phillips, David 1944- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2020
Series:Oxford studies in comparative education
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Summary:This book brings together studies of significant British scholars of comparative education from the 19th and 20th centuries. Providing a unique and detailed examination of the work of the founding British scholars of research in comparative education, British Scholars of Comparative Education considers the legacy of these key figures and emphasises the importance of understanding their achievements. The advancement of research in comparative education has long been driven by the work of key scholars, ensuring it remains a lively area of educational research. This book highlights the pivotal role played by each scholar in driving a progression through humanistic and scientific approaches to new epistemological traditions within the field of comparative education. This in turn reveals critical historical-epistemological transitions that have had lasting impacts on the field. With contributions from leading scholars in the field, this volume will be of great interest to researchers, academics, and scholars in comparative and international education
Item Description:Introduction (David Phillips)1. Matthew Arnold (David Phillips)2. Michael Sadler (David Phillips) 3. Nicholas Hans (Robert Cowen)4. Joseph Lauwerys (Robert Cowen)5. Brian Holmes (David A. Turner)6, Edmund King (Michele Schweisfurth)7. Vernon Mallinson (Keith Watson)8. Nigel Grant (Trevor Corner)9. Two British Francophile Comparativists: W.D. Halls and Margaret Sutherland (David Phillips)10. Colin Brock (Michael Crossley & Keith Watson)11. Peter Jarvis (Lore Arthur & Michael Crossley). Afterword (Terri Kim)
Physical Description:x, 166 Seiten Porträts, Diagramme
ISBN:9780367250270

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