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Education in a Globalized World - The Connectivity of Economic Power, Technology, and Knowledge (Paperback)
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Education in a Globalized World - The Connectivity of Economic Power, Technology, and Knowledge (Paperback)
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The seemingly amorphous phenomenon we call "globalization" involves
concrete realities that make it a major source of social change in
our contemporary world. Bringing globalization alive for students,
this book uses examples and perspectives from economics,
technology, and mass media to show how globalization is producing
unprecedented impacts on education and culture. Education at all
levels from primary school to university education is undergoing a
world wide transformation of its objectives, values, and practices.
New technologies and communication practices have promoted the
West's optimism that market forces can replace the former
governmental responsibilities for social welfare and the inclusion
of diverse cultures. New emphasis on competition, quality control,
parental choice, marketing, and the linkage of education to work
means that schools all over the world face innovations and
challenges to established practices. Meanwhile, the worldwide
expansion of entertainment and advertising media convey notions of
individualism and consumerism that are changing definitions of
gender and solidarity among social groups. This book offers a vivid
introduction to these complex changes, recognizing the role of the
state while explaining new forces like transnational corporations
and nongovernmental organizations. Stromquist points to
governmental and school policies that can actively shape the future
of education at a time of rapid change.
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