High School for All in East Asia: Comparing Experiences by Shinichi Aizawa (Engl
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High School for All in East Asia: Comparing Experiences by Shinichi Aizawa (Engl. From major players, such as China, to small city-states, such as Singapore, economic success and the growth of education have seemingly unfolded simultaneously. Combining a wealth of quantitative data and policy analyses, this book will be useful to students and scholars of Asian and international education. High School for All in East Asia by Shinichi Aizawa, Mei Kagawa, Jeremy Rappleye Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book focuses on the universalization of upper secondary school, using it as a vantage point to understand the foundations of regional economic development. It covers each of the countries in East Asia, tracing how upper secondary schools supported the mass manufacturing labor force instrumental in East Asian economic expansion. Publisher Description Although late to industrialize, East Asia has witnessed rapid development whilst maintaining some of the highest educational enrollment rates and indicators of academic achievement globally. From major players, such as China, to small city-states, such as Singapore, economic success and the growth of education have seemingly unfolded simultaneously. This book seeks to better understand the relationship between these powerful economies and their commitment to educational the universalization of upper secondary schooling, it assesses the social foundations of the region's economic development. Chapters covering each of the countries of East Asia trace how upper secondary school functions as the support for the mass manufacturing labor force, which has been instrumental in East Asian economic expansion. These analyses then compare the experiences of the different nations along two major axes: the relationship between public and private provision and the balance between general and vocational tracks. Finally, the analyses go on to examine recent trends, including the slowing of social development and declining fertility, and ultimately asks, can East Asia maintain its world leading development and educational standards in coming decades? Combining a wealth of quantitative data and policy analyses, this book will be useful to students and scholars of Asian and international education. Details ISBN 1138068659 ISBN-13 9781138068650 Title High School for All in East Asia Author Shinichi Aizawa, Mei Kagawa, Jeremy Rappleye Format Hardcover Year 2018 Pages 278 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GEItemID:134569174; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
