Introduction to Comparative and International Education

This book introduces major themes surrounding comparative and international education, giving you a nuanced understanding of key debates, and thinkers, and the tools necessary to conduct comparisons using secondary sources. Social, economic, historical, and cultural factors are examined in order to investigate the varied contexts in which education takes place around the globe.This new edition includes:New case studies touching on contemporary issues from decolonising the curriculum to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on educationA new introduction outlining the features of the book and how to use themUpdated educational data from around the world and new links to external resources Dr Jennifer Marshall is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Derby.