Education in the European Union: Pre-2003 Member States

Description

Exploring the development of educational provision and contemporary issues, this book covers the countries that made up the European Union from its foundation to the signing of the Treaty of Nice: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and The Netherlands. The chapters, written by regional experts, offer a review of contemporary national and regional educational structures and policies, research innovation and trends, as well as covering selected issues and problems including the effects of educational reform and systemic changes within the school and university systems, minority languages, and intercultural changes for indigenous and new immigrant populations.

Trevor Corner is Professor Emeritus at the University of Middlesex, UK.

A fine and very useful book, which through an in-depth analysis of education systems of the pre-2003 EU Member States helps to understand the political and cultural dynamics linking, and at the same time distinguishing, educational institutions in the European context. * Donatella Palomba, Professor of General Education, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy * This is a thoughtful account of education reform in fourteen European countries, of interest to readers who want an introduction to educational change and transition in particular national contexts. The book is a valuable addition to the Education Around the World series and a significant contribution to students of comparative education. * Nafsika Alexiadou, Professor at the Department of Applied Educational Science, University of Umea, Sweden * A useful introduction to the history of education systems in Europe. * Susanne Wiborg, Institute of Education, University College London, UK *