American Education in a Global Society: Internationalizing Teacher Education (Paperback)

~ Gerald L. Gutek (Author)

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Placing American education in a worldwide context! This work is based on the premise that we live in two realities: the reality of a nation- state and the reality of a global society inhabiting a common planet. The author contends that the tensions between these two realities play a significant role in shaping educational policy in the United States and other nations. By placing American education in a worldwide context, Gutek can explore the changing perspectives in international education, how Americans view their international role historically, and the challenges faced by developed and developing nations. He also features a section on how different nations--the United Kingdom, Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Mexico, Japan, China, and Nigeria--educate students for their own distinct version of national identity and citizenship.

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Consider these titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Gutek, A History of the Western Educational Experience, Second Edition (ISBN 0881338184) and Gutek, An Historical Introduction to American Education, Second Edition (ISBN 088133538X).

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Waveland Press (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881339296
• ISBN-13: 978-0881339291
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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