This study surveys the position of women in academic institutions across the world, investigating the nature of the gender gap in various countries. The contributors analyze data, predict future trends and summarize those strategies most successful in reducing gender inequality.

This volume in the well-respected annual World Year Boo k of Education series examines the important subject of the evaluation of higher education systems. Bringing together an impressive range of contributions form international figures in the comparative education world, the editor provides the first authoritative and international analysis of the different evaluation systems and models that are used around the world to measure the output and quality of faculties and universities. In a climate where higher education is under pressure to show results, just what are or should be the...

This volume in the yearbook series examines the variety of educational responses to differing forms of diversity within states. It considers the ways in which these diversities are increasing and examines the forms in which these diversities proclaim themselves and are categorized. The growth of nationalism and regionalism in many parts of the world is considered alongside the emergence of such international structures as the European Community. Chapters draw on practice and analysis of a wide range of multicultural socities.

This edition of the education yearbook addresses themes relating to futures education. One of the central roles of education is to prepare students for the future and yet its study is often a neglected issue. This work focuses on the futures field as an educational resource using case studies from around the world, and on the nature of education for sustainability.

With contributions from international authors, this text demonstrates that education systems, and what it is to be educated, are in transition and that societies and economies are changing dramatically. The contributors explore expanding university systems, financial responsibilities and curricula.

With contributions from around the world, this yearbook on education for 2001 brings together leading international voices on values in education and presents a window on current debates. These include such fundamental issues as who should decide upon the values we adopt, and the key issues raised by the various perspectives on values, be they religious, moral or political.

First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.