Japanese Education Reform: Nakasone's Legacy

by Christopher P. Hood

Overview

The Japanese education system has attracted increasing attention over the past 20 years, largely due to the belief that it has been central to Japan's economic growth. Many have felt, however that the system is stunted by an inability, or perhaps even on an incapacity, to change. This study challenges these contentions. It examines the reform policies implemented by Prime Minister Nakasone during the 1980s and argues that, not only has the system changed considerably as a result of Nakasone's work, but that it continues to do so. It analyses the key areas of the education reform debate, in particular internationalism, government control of education, increased liberalization and various social problems, and considers the degree to which response to them have been successful. This book will be of great interest to all those interested in the Japanese educational system.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134571161
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/02/2003
Series:	The University of Sheffield/Routledge Japanese Studies Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Hood, Christopher P.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Background 3. Nakasone as number one 4. 'Healthy internationalism' 5. Traditionalism and control 6. 'Liberalisation' and 'privatisation' 7. The Individual 8. The Social Problems United and successful: final conclusions Glossary Notes Bibliography Index