Educating Children in Conflict Zones: Research, Policy, and Practice for Systemic Change--A Tribute to Jackie Kirk Contributor(s): Mundy, Karen (Editor), Dryden-Peterson, Sarah (Editor), Steiner-Khamsi, Gita (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0807752436 ISBN-13: 9780807752432 Publisher: Teachers College Press OUR PRICE: $37.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Comparative |
Dewey: 371.826 |
LCCN: 2011021265 |
Series: International Perspectives on Higher Education Research |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 8.9" (1.05 lbs) 336 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Inspired by the work of the late Dr. Jacqueline Kirk, this book takes a penetrating look at the challenges of delivering quality education to the approximately 39 million out-of-school children around the world who live in situations affected by violent conflict. With chapters by leading researchers on education in war and other conflict zones, the volume provides a comprehensive and critical overview of the links between conflict and children's access to education, as well as a review of the policies and approaches taken by those offering international assistance in this area. Empirical case studies drawn from diverse contexts--Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and Uganda (among others)--offer readers a deeper understanding of the educational needs of these children and the practical challenges to meeting these needs. This inspiring collection:
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