International Perspectives on Educational Diversity and Inclusion

<p>In light of new theories of multiculturalism and globalization this insightful book compares approaches to the educational inclusion of diverse minorities- such as the ethnic and linguistic minorities in America. Drawing on their extensive experience the contributors examine: </p><ul> <li>accounts from cross-cultural cognitive psychology on the special interests and educational needs of certain ethnic groups</li> <li>research on social class divisions neighbourhood poverty and school exclusions in Britain</li> <li>educational developments for inclusion of minorities in Europe Greece and Eastern Europe</li> <li>India's educational policies surrounding its struggle to achieve 'education for all' in a nation at the threshold of economic prosperity.</li> </ul><p>This book is unique in its breadth and scope of its integration of educational policy data generated by different countries with contrasted minority populations all at different stages of development.</p>