Education and Economic Decline in Britain, 1870 to the 1990s (New Studies in Economic and Social History) [Hardcover]

Michael Sanderson (Author)

Book Description

Series: New Studies in Economic and Social History | Publication Date: April 28, 1999

For many years, British scientific and technical education has been regarded as inadequate and poor in comparison to competing countries. The deficiencies of the British education system and its failure to support and promote vocational education and training to create "human capital" in the labor force have been seen as a large factor in Britain's economic decline since the 1870s. Michael Sanderson examines education's supposed part--or not--in this decline and focuses on those issues where education has been seen to fail the needs of the economy.

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Review

"Sanderson's book provides an excellent overview of educational developments as they relate to the economy in Britain between 1870 and the present." David Mitch, EH.NET

Book Description

For many years, British scientific and technical education has been regarded as inadequate and poor in comparison to competing countries. The deficiencies of the British education system and its failure to support and promote vocational education and training to create 'human capital' in the labour force have been seen as a large factor in Britain's economic decline since the 1870s. Michael Sanderson examines education's supposed part--or not - in this decline and focuses on those issues where education has been seen to fail the needs of the economy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 140 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (April 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521581702
• ISBN-13: 978-0521581707
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,011,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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