Education: a very short introduction
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Very short introductions ; volume 347.
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Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
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xvi, 137 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
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From the schools of ancient times to the present day, Gary Thomas looks at how and why education evolved as it has. By exploring some of the big questions, he examines the ways in which schools work, considers the differences around the world, and concludes by considering the future of education worldwide.
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Book
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1st ed.
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English
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9780199643264, 0199643261
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-129) and index.
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From the schools of ancient times to the present day, Gary Thomas looks at how and why education evolved as it has. By exploring some of the big questions, he examines the ways in which schools work, considers the differences around the world, and concludes by considering the future of education worldwide.
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Thomas, G. (2013). Education: a very short introduction. Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Thomas, Gary, 1950-. 2013. Education: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Thomas, Gary, 1950-, Education: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2013.
MLA Citation (style guide)Thomas, Gary. Education: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2013.
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