Lessons from Abroad: How Other Countries Educate Their ChildrenThe author examines comparative education and looks at the history and educational characteristics of the United States, Denmark, Germany, England, Canada, and Japan. |
Contents
The American Educational System | 31 |
Denmark Education in a Welfare State | 65 |
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