Skills, values, and development : the political economy of education in Latin America /
"This book examines education as a political economy issue in 21st-century Latin America. It analyzes how education expansion, or its absence relates to prevailing political trends, skill demands, value orientations, and developmental goals. The book explores conflicting dynamics among diverse...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Oxford University Press,
[2025]
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| Series: | International policy exchange series.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "This book examines education as a political economy issue in 21st-century Latin America. It analyzes how education expansion, or its absence relates to prevailing political trends, skill demands, value orientations, and developmental goals. The book explores conflicting dynamics among diverse actors at the intersection of political and economic interests. It employs a range of methodologies, including quantitative analyses, comparative methods, and country case studies. The book integrates historical perspectives with current strategies to help the region successfully engage in the knowledge economy and build more cohesive and prosperous societies. Finally, it divides its analysis into three distinct sections that examine contemporary political trends, historical influences, and strategies for economic integration"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780197803196 0197803199 9780197803219 0197803210 |