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

Críticas

`The book is strongly recommended to all those who wish to study the evolution of educational policy under the colonial regime in a historical perspective. It would also be helpful to future researchers of the history of Indian education by enabling them to identify areas of research which have still remained unexplored.' - The Book Review

`The book lets in a fresh breath of air on the field of education.' - The Hindu

`This book represents the culmination of a decade of research and inquiry into Indian educational issues and problems. Overall it offers something for almost everybody: sociologists, educationists, students of media and communication, and political scientists. The quality of writing, persuasiveness of argument and attention to detail demonstrate that the author is an accomplished writer and researcher, and he offers a refreshingly new, often challenging approach to the analysis of education and social change.' - Business Executive

Reseña del editor

The author of this work examines India's educational development over the past 150 years in the context of political positions and ideologies. The central argument is that while the colonial and nationalist discourses were intended to convey divergent messages, they used the same vocabulary for important education concepts. The terms of educational discourse that are in current use have sprung from this ambivalent heritage.