Political agenda of education: A study of colonialist and nationalist ideas - Hardcover

Kumar,Krishna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8170362407 ISBN 13: 9788170362401

Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS @ INC, 1991

Synopsis

In this revised edition, the author sharpens the focus and range of the original, arguing as his main thesis that colonialist and nationalist ideas and practices in education in India are not antagonistic.

The new edition incorporates the complex terrain of gender, enriching the earlier discussion of caste, class and religion. It draws upon biographies and cultural history to highlight the revolutionary context in which girls' education made its reluctant start in the 19th century. In the new section on women's education, the author brings into focus the same set of linkages - between the emerging system of education and its policies, the social structure and ethos - which makes this an innovative study of educational ideas and practices. There are also some important additions to the discussion of caste and identity.

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Review:

The most pertinent addition in the second addition is a section on education of girls with regard to equality.... Through reading the book we gain insight into Kumar’s viewpoint on the political agenda of the Indian education system. The book explores the general political situation, and presents a dichotomy with regards to the views of the colonialists and nationalist.... The book is an invaluable source for anybody who is interested in the formation of the education system in India as it makes an updated contribution to the filed.

(Contemporary South Asia)

Meticulously researched, this book offers insight into the important links between our history and education system. It makes essential reading for educationists, policy-makers as well as scholars seeking answers to many persistent questions and problems pertaining to Indian education.

(Contributions to Indian Sociology)

About the Author:

Krishan Kumar is a distinguished author and Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia.

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS @ INC
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 8170362407
• ISBN 13: 9788170362401
• Binding: Hardcover