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World Yearbook of Education 2008
Geographies of Knowledge, Geometries of Power: Framing the Future of Higher Education
Series: World Yearbook of Education
This volume examines higher education in globalized conditions through a focus on the spatial, historic and economic relations of power in which it is embedded. Distinct geometries of power are emerging as the knowledge production capability of universities is increasingly globalized. Changes in...
Published March 24th 2012 by Routledge
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Schooling for Women's Work
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Education
This collection of original papers shows how women in Britain are still being discriminated against during schooling, despite the existence of legislation prohibiting such discrimination and despite apparent concern with promoting equality between the sexes in education. Focusing on the current...
Published December 7th 2011 by Routledge
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Women & Schooling
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Education
This book begins with an analysis of the gradual extension of educational opportunities for women since the nineteenth century, with special attention given to the period since 1944. There is careful exploration of the interaction between the family and the school, and an examination of their role...
Published December 7th 2011 by Routledge
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World Yearbook of Education 2008
Geographies of Knowledge, Geometries of Power: Framing the Future of Higher Education
Series: World Yearbook of Education
This volume examines higher education in globalized conditions through a focus on the spatial, historic and economic relations of power in which it is embedded. Distinct geometries of power are emerging as the knowledge production capability of universities is increasingly globalized. Changes in...
Published December 21st 2007 by Routledge
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Girl Friendly Schooling
Published December 4th 1988 by Routledge
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Work, Unemployment and Leisure
Series: Society Now
Rosemary Deem provides students with a concise introduction to a range of issues and debates surrounding work, unemployment and leisure in contemporary societies. Beginning with an examination of the social and historical factors which have shaped work and leisure patterns in modern Britain, she...
Published August 31st 1988 by Routledge