The Origins and Foundations of Music Education: International Perspectives (Cox Gordon)(Paperback)

The Origins and Foundations of Music Education: International Perspectives (Cox Gordon)(Paperback)

This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education in Europe, The Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, and considers the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical, social and political landscape

Inequality in Education: Comparative and International Perspectives (Holsinger Donald B.)(Pevná vazba)

Inequality in Education: Comparative and International Perspectives is a compilation of conceptual chapters and national case studies that includes a series of methods for measuring education

Immersion Education: International Perspectives (Johnson Robert Keith)(Paperback)

The wide range of languages and purposes now served by immersion worldwide is illustrated by case studies of thirteen programs. Immersion, a relatively new approach to bilingual education, originated in Canada. It uses the target language as a medium of instruction in order to achieve 'additive

Governance of Higher Education: Global Perspectives, Theories, and Practices (Austin Ian)(Paperback)

Governance of Higher Education explores the work of traditional and contemporary higher education scholarship worldwide, providing readers with an understanding of the assumptions, historical traditions, and paradigms that have shaped the scholarship on governance. Bringing together the vast and

Human Rights of Women: National and International Perspectives (Cook Rebecca J.)(Paperback)

Human Rights of Women National and International Perspectives Edited by Rebecca J. Cook 'The multiple perspectives offered by this collection of eminently readable and interesting papers make it a valuable resource for upper-division classes in women's studies, international relations, and

Origins of the First World War (Martel Gordon)(Paperback)

Origins of the First World War summarizes the policies, issues and crises that brought Europe to war in 1914. Examining the strategic and political problems that confronted each of the great powers and the way in which social and economic factors influenced the decision-making process, Martel

Understanding Education and Economics: Key Debates and Critical Perspectives (Bustillos Morales Jessie)(Paperback)

Understanding Education and Economics explores the multiple ways in which the field of education and schooling has become closely aligned with economic imperatives and interests, and the impact of this on learning and teaching. In particular, the increasing influence of economic arguments, economic

Introduction to International Education: International Schools and Their Communities (Hayden Mary)(Paperback)

Written by an expert in the field of international education, this comprehensive guide examines the key themes of this evolving field. The book explores the various origins, definitions and classifications of international education, and considers the audiences it serves, including the students,

Values and Music Education (Jorgensen Estelle R.)(Paperback)

What values should form the foundation of music education? And once we decide on those values, how do we ensure we are acting on them?In Values and Music Education, esteemed author Estelle R. Jorgensen explores how values apply to the practice of music education. We may declare values, but they can

Education and International Development: An Introduction (McCowan Tristan)(Paperback)

Education and International Development provides an introduction to the debates on education and international development, giving an overview of the history, influential theories, key concepts, areas of achievement and emerging trends in policy and practice. Written by leading academics from the

Thinking, Childhood, and Time: Contemporary Perspectives on the Politics of Education (Kohan Walter Omar)(Pevná vazba)

Thinking, Childhood, and Time: Contemporary Perspectives on the Politics of Education is an interdisciplinary exploration of the notion of childhood and its place in a philosophical education. Contributors consider children's experiences of time, space, embodiment, and thinking. By acknowledging

International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care (Georgeson Jan)(Paperback)

There is a growing interest in understanding how early years care and education is organised and experienced internationally. This book examines key influential approaches to early years care as well as some less well-known systems from around the world. In particular the book aims to: Inform those

Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism (Baker Colin)(Paperback)

The seventh edition of this bestselling textbook has been extensively revised and updated to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to bilingualism and bilingual education in an everchanging world. Written in a compact and clear style, the book covers all the crucial issues in

Global Trends in Educational Policy (Baker David P.)(Pevná vazba)

This volume of 'International Perspectives on Education and Society' highlights the valuable role that educational policy plays in the development of education and society around the world. The role of policy in the development of education is crucial. Much rests on the decisions, support, and most

Musimathics, Volume 2: The Mathematical Foundations of Music (Loy Gareth)(Paperback)

The second volume of a commonsense, self-contained introduction to the mathematics and physics of music, focusing on the digital and computational domain; essential reading for musicians, music engineers, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and science.Volume 2 of Musimathics continues

The Imperial Discipline: Race and the Founding of International Relations (Davis Alexander E.)(Paperback)

This book questions the accepted origins of the field of International Relations (IR). Commonly understood to have emerged from the horrors of WW1 with the goal of bringing about world peace, the authors argue that on the contrary, IR came from a somewhat less noble tradition - that of the Round

Learning Citizenship by Practicing Democracy: International Initiatives and Perspectives (Pinnington Elizabeth)(Pevná vazba)

For many years, the fields of citizenship education and participatory democracy have often operated independently from each other. During the last decade, the Transformative Learning Centre of the University of Toronto has nurtured multiple spaces for an interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars,

Negro Folk Music U.S.A. (Courlander Harold)(Paperback)

This thorough, well-researched exploration of the origins and development of a rich and varied African American musical tradition features authentic versions of over 40 folk songs. These include such time-honored selections as Wake Up Jonah, Rock Chariot, Wonder Where Is My Brother Gone, Traveling

Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music (Ross Alex)(Paperback)

Alex Ross, renowned New Yorker music critic and author of the international bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist The Rest Is Noise, reveals how Richard Wagner became the proving ground for modern art and politics--an aesthetic war zone where the Western world wrestled with its capacity for beauty

Education of the Gifted and Talented: Pearson New International Edition (Davis Gary)(Paperback / softback)

World Music Pedagogy, Volume V: Choral Music Education (Bartolome Sarah)(Paperback)

World Music Pedagogy, Volume V: Choral Music Education explores specific applications of the World Music Pedagogy process to choral music education in elementary, middle, and high school contexts, as well as within community settings. The text provides clear and accessible information to help

Music in Arabia: Perspectives on Heritage, Mobility, and Nation (Boulos Issa)(Paperback)

Music in Arabia extends and challenges existing narratives of the region's distinctive but understudied music to reveal diverse and dynamic music cultures rooted in centuries-old heritage.Contributors to Music in Arabia bring a critical eye and ear to the contemporary soundscape, musical life, and

Exploring Education: An Introduction to the Foundations of Education (Sadovnik Alan R.)(Paperback)

This much-anticipated fifth edition of Exploring Education offers an alternative to traditional foundations texts by combining a point-of-view analysis with primary source readings. Pre- and in-service teachers will find a solid introduction to the foundations disciplines -- history, philosophy,

Security, Strategy, and Military Dynamics in the South China Sea: Cross-National Perspectives (Houlden Gordon)(Pevná vazba)

This collection brings together international experts to provide fresh perspectives on geopolitical concerns in the South China Sea. The book considers the interests and security strategies of each of the nations with a claim to ownership and jurisdiction in the Sea. Examining contexts including