Education and International Development: An Introduction, Paperback

Education is fundamental to every aspect of development and there is widespread support across the world for policies that affirm that all children, regardless of their circumstances, have a right to quality schooling. Yet despite concerted efforts from national governments, multilateral organisations and NGOs over many decades we are still far from achieving education for all. In addition, while education can enhance human development, it is also associated with persistent inequalities.

Education and International Development provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, giving an overview of the history, influential theories, important concepts and areas of achievement, and presenting a critical reflection on emerging trends in policy, practice and research.

With chapters that review key challenges and inspiring initiatives in countries around the globe - focusing on critical issues such as language, conflict and teachers - this book serves both as a companion to graduate studies in international education and a concise reference book for practitioners and educators in the field.

Tristan McCowan is Senior Lecturer in Education and International Development at the Institute of Education, University College London, UK.

Elaine Unterhalter is Professor of Education and International Development at the Institute of Education, University College London, UK.

Contributors Sheila Aikman, Stephanie Matseleng Allais, Monazza Aslam, Monisha Bajaj, Mieke Lopes Cardozo, Mitsuko Maeda, Caroline Manion, Karen Mundy, Charlotte Nussey, Juan Carlos Barr n Pastor, Anita Rampal, Shenila Rawal, Susan Garnett Russell, Eva Sajoo, Rebecca Schendel, Ritesh Shah, Gita Steiner-Khamsi and Rosie Peppin Vaughan