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Approaches and methods in comparative education are of obvious
importance, but do not always receive adequate attention. This
second edition of a well-received book, containing thoroughly
updated and additional material, contributes new insights within
the longstanding traditions of the field. A particular feature is
the focus on different units of analysis. Individual chapters
compare places, systems, times, cultures, values, policies,
curricula and other units. These chapters are contextualised within
broader analytical frameworks which identify the purposes and
strengths of the field. The book includes a focus on intra-national
as well as cross-national comparisons, and highlights the value of
approaching themes from different angles. As already demonstrated
by the first edition of the book, the work will be of great value
not only to producers of comparative education research but also to
users who wish to understand more thoroughly the parameters and
value of the field.
This book responds to the growing unease of educators and
non-educators alike about the inadequacy of most current
educational systems and programs to meet sufficiently the demands
of fast changing societies. These systems and programs evolved and
were developed in and for societies that have long been
transformed, and yet no parallel transformation has taken place in
the education systems they spawned. In the last twenty years or so,
other sectors of society, such as transportation and communications
systems, have radically changed the way they operate, but education
has remained essentially the same. There is no doubt: education
needs to change.To those ready to accept this challenge, this book
represents a welcome guide. Unlike most books on educational
policy, this volume does not focus on improving existing
educational systems but on changing them altogether.
Japanese foreign direct investment surged into Western markets in
the late 1980s provoking intense policy debates in Europe and
America. How did the European authorities respond to this 'Japanese
Challenge'? How did their response compare to the US policy record?
Does this international business activity give any insights into
the idea of increasing convergence of behaviour of the world's
capitalist economies? To answer these questions, Mark Mason
investigates European policies towards the Japanese Challenge in
cross-national and historical perspectives. He compares the policy
response of European governments with that of the US government by
contrasting case studies in three key sectorsthe automobile
industry, consumer electronics, and banking. The case studies are
then examined in the context of wider policy patterns and models
across the entire Triad throughout the postwar period. This book
will be essential reading for anyone interested in international
business history, Japanese investment policies, international
trade, corporate strategy, and government-industry relations.
Approaches and methods in comparative education are of obvious
importance, but do not always receive adequate attention. This
second edition of a well-received book, containing thoroughly
updated and additional material, contributes new insights within
the longstanding traditions of the field. A particular feature is
the focus on different units of analysis. Individual chapters
compare places, systems, times, cultures, values, policies,
curricula and other units. These chapters are contextualised within
broader analytical frameworks which identify the purposes and
strengths of the field. The book includes a focus on intra-national
as well as cross-national comparisons, and highlights the value of
approaching themes from different angles. As already demonstrated
by the first edition of the book, the work will be of great value
not only to producers of comparative education research but also to
users who wish to understand more thoroughly the parameters and
value of the field.
Never again confuse SMERSH with SPECTRE, Oddjob with Onatopp, or
Plenty O'Toole with Pussy Galore. A quick read of The Bluffer's
Guide to Bond and you will be able to pronounce confidently on the
finer points of the books, the films, and the character of the
deadly assassin himself.
Which major UK retailer has the same name as Odysseus's dog in
Greek mythology? In the original version of the Band Aid hit 'Do
They Know It's Christmas?', who sang the opening line? Which is the
only US state whose name can be typed on a single row of a QWERTY
keyboard? Travel writer and quiz fan Mark Mason decided to combine
two of his greatest loves by setting off on a tour of Britain's
quizzes. From a pub quiz in Edinburgh to a charity quiz in
Hampshire, from a corporate quiz in Birmingham to a journalists'
quiz in Parliament, he finds answers aplenty while asking some
questions of his own. Just what is it that attracts us to these
tests of our knowledge? What are the ingredients of the perfect
quiz question? And which is the only English city whose official
name begins with H? The only travel book ever to discuss Winston
Churchill's use of language and reveal Donald Duck's middle name,
QUESTION TIME is an affectionate tribute to Britain and one of its
most cherished institutions - the quiz. 'A must-have book for any
quiz lover' THE TIMES
' A] formidable exercise, distinguished by Priestley's undiminished
gusto for storytelling.' - "New York Times Book Review"
' A] most satisfactory suspense story. It has the advantage of
being different and witty and full of the kind of observation that
will delight many.' - "Best Sellers"
' A] cosy, old-fashioned detective story.' - Francis Iles,
"Guardian"
' C]omfortably old-fashioned novels are hard to come by these
days. Good old Priestley has written a good old book.' - "The
Critic"
' T]his is an enjoyable story, with plenty of moral social
comment.' - "Times Literary Supplement"
'In "Salt is Leaving" Priestley offers the best of the detective
genre. It is almost a classic yet it has a zip and freshness that
sets it apart.' - "Victoria Advocate"
Dr Salt is leaving the dismal and depressing town of Birkden, and
his departure can't come soon enough. Recently widowed and newly
retired from the practice of medicine, Salt looks forward to
starting a new life in a sunnier clime. But before he can go, he
must solve the mystery of the disappearance of one of his patients,
Noreen Wilks, a young woman in urgent need of a life-saving drug.
Believing she's just a flighty young person who has run away, the
police refuse to investigate, but Salt has reason to suspect foul
play. Joining forces with Maggie Culworth, whose father has also
inexplicably vanished, Salt must contend with powerful forces
desperate to conceal the truth as he follows the clues towards a
shocking and macabre conclusion.
The only detective story by the prolific playwright and novelist
J. B. Priestley (1894-1984), "Salt is Leaving" (1966) was
originally written for the author's own amusement but has gone on
to be recognized as a classic of the mystery genre. This edition
features a new introduction by Mark Mason.
The 'Starbucks Generation' is our generation. A people steeped in
idolatry and materialism yet suffering from epic levels of
depression and low self esteem; a generation starving for the
supernatural and searching for truth. Drawing from the Apostle
Paul's effectiveness on Mars Hill, this book will help pastors,
church leaders and all Christians take the fear and complexity out
of "witnessing" our faith. Many more lives can be changed if we
will follow the Holy Spirit and stop trying to legislate morality.
It is time to quit spending kingdom dollars litigating over crosses
standing in public parks when we should be wearing them on our
backs. It is time to 'challenge the system on every front' and
return to true Christianity- loving God, loving people and loving
life.
This book responds to the growing unease of educators and
non-educators alike about the inadequacy of most current
educational systems and programs to meet sufficiently the demands
of fast changing societies. These systems and programs evolved and
were developed in and for societies that have long been
transformed, and yet no parallel transformation has taken place in
the education systems they spawned. In the last twenty years or so,
other sectors of society - transportation, communication, health
services - have radically changed the way they operate, but
education has continued essentially the same. There is no doubt:
education must change. To those ready to accept this challenge,
this book represents a welcome guide. Unlike most books on
educational policy, this volume does not focus on improving
existing educational systems but on changing them altogether. Its
focus is not on doing things better, but on doing better things;
not on doing things right, but on doing the right things to prepare
students for a fast changing interdependent world.
'FASCINATING' Daily Mail 'FULL OF AMAZING FACTS' The QI Elves Each
of the United Kingdom's 124 postcode areas has a story to tell, an
unexpected nugget to dust off and treasure. Mark Mason has embarked
on a tour of the country, immersing himself in Britain's history on
a roundabout journey from AB to ZE. On the lookout for interesting
place names and unusual monuments, along the way he discovers what
the Queen keeps in her handbag, why the Jack Russell has a white
coat and how Jimi Hendrix got confused by the M1. At the same time
Mason paints an affectionate portrait of Britain in the 21st
century, from aggressive seagulls in Blackpool to 'seasoned'
drinkers in Surrey. And his travels offer the perfect opportunity
to delve into the history of the Royal Mail, complete with pillar
boxes, posties and Penny Reds - plus Oscar Wilde's unconventional
method of posting a letter. A playful mix of fact, anecdote and
overheard conversation, MAIL OBSESSION pays homage to Britain's
wonderful past and its curious present.
The Book of Seconds reveals the exciting, intriguing and heroic
runners-up who until now have been kept in the shadow of the
firsts. Did you know that the winner of the second Tour de France
rode 25 miles on two flat tyres? Or that the second crew to land on
the Moon danced to a pop song in zero gravity? Step forward all the
nearly-men and nearly-women, the nearly skyscrapers, nearly-LPs and
nearly deserts. Your time in the spotlight has come at last.
The only way to truly discover a city, they say, is on foot. Taking
this to extremes, Mark Mason sets out to walk the entire length of
the London Underground - overground - passing every station on the
way. In a story packed with historical trivia, personal musings and
eavesdropped conversations, Mark learns how to get the best gossip
in the City, where to find a pint at 7am, and why the Bank of
England won't let you join the M11 northbound at Junction 5. He has
an East End cup of tea with the Krays' official biographer,
discovers what cabbies mean by 'on the cotton', and meets the
Archers star who was the voice of 'Mind the Gap'. Over the course
of several hundred miles, Mark contemplates London's contradictions
as well as its charms. He gains insights into our fascination with
maps and sees how walking changes our view of the world. Above all,
in this love letter to a complicated friend, he celebrates the
sights, sounds and soul of the greatest city on earth.
At 10.41am on a Tuesday morning in September, Mark Mason boards the
number 1A bus at Land's End in Cornwall. Forty-six buses and eleven
days later he disembarks at John O'Groats in Scotland. Move Along
Please is his account of that gruelling 1100-mile odyssey; a
paint-by-bus-numbers portrait of Britain. Along the way he visits
everywhere from the village where the internet enters Britain to
the urban sprawl of Birmingham (inspiration for the Two Towers in
Lord of the Rings). He samples staples of the British diet from
curry to the deep-fried Mars Bar, and uncovers countless
fascinating facts about his native land - did you know, for
example, that Crewe Alexandra football club is named after the wife
of Edward VII, that Loch Ness could hold the water from all the
lakes in England and Wales, or that there is a village which
rejoices in the name Tongue End? Set against the backdrop of 2000
years of history and with a full supporting cast drawn from that
most unusual of species, the Great British Public, this is the
unmissable story of a man rediscovering his nation in all its
idiosyncratic glory.
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