Education in Contemporary Japan: Inequality and Diversity

This book offers a balanced introduction to and examination of contemporary Japanese education. The postwar system of schooling has led to some unfavorable developments such as excessively competitive exams, stifling uniformity and an undervaluing of non-Japanese ethnicity. This book examines the main developments of modern schooling in Japan and includes analysis of the most recent reforms, presenting a new picture of the role of schooling for individuals and the wider society. Essential reading for students and educators alike.

Author: Kaori Okano, Motonori Tsuchiya
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 05/13/1999
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 8.92h x 5.99w x 0.64d
ISBN: 9780521626866

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