Political Agenda of Education: A Study of Colonialist and Nationalist Ideas - Softcover

The most pertinent addition in the second addition is a section on education of girls with regard to equality.... Through reading the book we gain insight into Kumar’s viewpoint on the political agenda of the Indian education system. The book explores the general political situation, and presents a dichotomy with regards to the views of the colonialists and nationalist.... The book is an invaluable source for anybody who is interested in the formation of the education system in India as it makes an updated contribution to the filed.

Meticulously researched, this book offers insight into the important links between our history and education system. It makes essential reading for educationists, policy-makers as well as scholars seeking answers to many persistent questions and problems pertaining to Indian education.

The new edition incorporates the complex terrain of gender, enriching the earlier discussion of caste, class and religion. It draws upon biographies and cultural history to highlight the revolutionary context in which girls' education made its reluctant start in the 19th century. In the new section on women's education, the author brings into focus the same set of linkages - between the emerging system of education and its policies, the social structure and ethos - which makes this an innovative study of educational ideas and practices. There are also some important additions to the discussion of caste and identity.