Contextualizing Inclusive Education: Evaluating Old and New International Paradigms Contributor(s): Mitchell, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415478820 ISBN-13: 9780415478823 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $56.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2009 Annotation: The contributors to this book examine the relationships that exist between the social, political, economic and cultural contexts of inclusive education as it is being implemented - or in some cases not implemented. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Decision Making & Problem Solving - Education | Special Education - General - Education | Multicultural Education |
Dewey: 371.904 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9" (1.00 lbs) 312 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Inclusive education is a complex and problematic concept that raises many questions. A team of prominent academics present fresh and critical perspectives on these issues, drawing upon their global resources and knowledge. The over-arching theme of this book is that social, political, economic and cultural contexts play a central role in determining whether or not inclusive education is implemented in a range of regions and countries around the world. A series of original and provocative conclusions is presented, such as:
This major landmark resource is suitable for educational policy makers, researchers, teacher educators, students and international agencies with interests in education. |