Education and International Development: theory, practice and issues

Education and International Development: theory, practice and issues by Clive Harber. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781873927472.

This book is a comprehensive introductory text for those beginning their studies of the complex yet fascinating area of education and international development. It sets out an overview of the main theories, ideologies and issues of education in developing countries, always with an eye to the contextual and practical realities of life in schools and other educational institutions. The book takes a balanced yet critical approach and examines both positive and negative aspects of the many relationships between education and development. It will be of use to undergraduate, Masters and doctoral students, as well as to staff in higher education who teach on courses concerned with education and development and those who work in international institutions and non-governmental organisations. CONTENTS An Overview of the Field Education and Development: introductory ideas The Nature of Formal Education in Developing Countries: access, quality, outcomes and inequality Theories of Education and Development: explaining the relationships between education and development Economic Development: human capital or dependency and socio-economic reproduction? Modernisation or the Prismatic Society and Institution? Political Development and Democratisation Education as Harmful to Development? Ideological Goals for Education and Development: ought relationships Education, Capitalism and Socialism Education and Green or Sustainable Development Education and Religion Issues of Education and Development Gender, Education, Development and the Role of Masculinity Education in Emergencies Non-state Educational Provision Education, Employment and Vocational Education Education and Corruption Education, Health and HIV/AIDS International Aid to Education Literacy and Language