Introduction to Comparative Education (Comparative Education Series)

Author: José Garrido
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is a classic in the field of comparative education. It summarizes the history of the discipline, depicts its foundations, defines its scope of knowledge and methods, clarifies many concepts, provides valuable information, and outlines a map that guides us in exploring the colorful world of comparative education. The book is distinctive in its clear perspectives, concise arguments, and unique viewpoints, fully incorporating the strengths of published Western comparative education works. It is particularly notable for its introduction to Spanish-speaking countries and its commentary on works from other Western nations. The book was published in Spanish in its first and second editions in 1982 and 1986, respectively. The Chinese edition is translated from the third Spanish edition of 1991.