The United States and International Education during the George Bush Administration : a comparative perspective with Lyndon Johnson /
The primary purpose of this study was to examine the Bush Administration's support for International Education. This examination attempted to shed light on the Administration's policy choices and rationales and also to determine presidential policy involvement and leadership in Internation...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | The primary purpose of this study was to examine the Bush Administration's support for International Education. This examination attempted to shed light on the Administration's policy choices and rationales and also to determine presidential policy involvement and leadership in International Education. The secondary purpose was to locate George Bush's efforts on a larger historical canvas, by comparing his achievements to those of Presidential Lyndon Johnson on International Education. After research conducted at the Lyndon Johnson and George Bush Presidential Libraries, research findings indicate that George Bush used education in foreign affairs. He supported educational exchanges as a strategy to accomplish foreign policy objectives: to promote American know-how and values, to respond to crisis situations, and to orchestrate important foreign policy decisions. George Bush, by using education, gave a kindlier touch to the conduction of foreign relations, sending a message of friendship, peace, and cooperation, and facilitating the establishment of the "New World Order'' his Administration envisioned. The Bush Administration did not exhibit strong leadership concerning international education cooperation, especially basic education, which was a prime concern of the Development Community in the 1990s. In addition, multilateral educational cooperation received a strong backlash when the Bush Administration decided not to return to UNESCO. Nonetheless, the Bush Administration witnessed the passing of major legislation and a record allocation for International Education. The study also compared Presidents Bush and Johnson on International Education due their explicit desire to be ''Education Presidents.'' We found that their policies, policy involvement, and leadership on International Education differed deeply, as well as their philosophies and motives. However, both presidents valued and supported the use of education in foreign affairs and promoted educational debate internationally. The study also concludes that education-minded presidents are more likely to buy educational solutions to foreign policy challenges. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Educational Administration". |
| Physical Description: | xiv, 292 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilm Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 259-275). |