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    An International Assessment of New Research and Theory

    The twentieth century has been marked by the expansion of educational opportunities worldwide. It has been the century of education, and the role of the state in the promotion of public education has been decisive. Yet, at the millennium's turn efforts to diminish the role of the state are rapidly changing education, especially in terms of its role in democracy. This comprehensive handbook offers ... Leer más

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  • Civil Society and the Family

    Series series Civil Society and Social Change
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    Series series Civil Society and Social Change
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    Alternative Approaches to Educating Young People

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    How Career Women Influence their Daughters' Ambition

    Women are encouraged to believe that they can occupy top jobs in society by the example of other women thriving in their careers. Who better to be a role model for career success than your mother? Paradoxically, this book shows that having a mother as a role model, even for graduates of top universities, does not predict daughters progressing in their own careers.It finds that mothers with careers ... Leer más

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