Education in Contemporary Japan: Inequality and Diversity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521626866)

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, Robert Oprandy, Motonori Tsuchiya
ISBN-10: 0521626862
ISBN-13: 9780521626866
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/08/1999
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 8.92h x 5.99w x 0.64d