Education and Examination in Modern Japan [Hardcover]

Professor Ikuo Amano (Editor), Professor William K. Cummings (Editor), Professor Fumiko Cummings (Editor)

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• Hardcover: 234 pages
• Publisher: University of Tokyo Press (October 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0860084485
• ISBN-13: 978-0860084488
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,598,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, September 16, 2006

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In this book, Amano covers the foundation of the modern Japanese education system. By modern he means the system created when Japan was opened to the west in the 19th century, not the education system as it exists today. It's fascinating to see how the entire system was created during this period of turmoil. While not all of the innovations of this period have lasted to this day, many features have. Amano gives particular attention to the creation of the system of entrance exams, which have cause lots of stress for Japanese students until this day. If you're interested in reading about the history of the creation of this system, this book will provide you with the information you need.