Global Comparison of Adult Education = Comparative Adult Education around the Globe

Author: Kathleen P. King, edited by Wang Chunxue
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The manuscript is written by top scholars and professors from around the world, who are actively engaged in teaching and research positions at major universities in the United States. Part 1: Chapter 1 elaborates on Thailand's educational background and the current education system; Chapter 2 describes the ancient education systems and philosophical foundations of the Middle East and North Africa, as well as ongoing adult education reforms and the current education system; Chapter 3 portrays the philosophical theories of special African societies; Chapter 4 clarifies the educational development process of Egypt and explores the relationship between Egyptian and American education; as the main chapter, Chapter 5 provides a comprehensive comparison of adult education theory and practice in China and the United States, offering a research foundation and direction for scholars studying Eastern and Western educational theory and practice. Part 2: Further provides more rigorous international education theories and analyzes the theory and practice of different countries for scholars' reference. By reading the entire book, readers can understand the past of adult education, appreciate its rich history and remarkable achievements; at the same time, they can also grasp the difficulties, tragedies, and challenges of education. Through reading the entire book, readers can thus learn that every person and every country's educational theory and practice have their place in the world.