Coombs, P. 1985

Coombs, Philip H. 1985.The world crisis in education. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. 353 pages. 019503502X ; 0195035038 (paperback). Coombs is Vice-Chairman and Director of Strategy Studies of the International Council for Educational Development Location: Dallas SIL Library 370 C775w. Interest level: lay specialist.

Is a follow-up assessment of a book written in 1968. Gives major trends and changes in education and the critical problems and opportunities likely to confront worldwide educational systems in the coming years. Provides a thorough analysis of educational efforts with reasons behind their failure or success as well as lessons learned for future reference. Includes chapters on "Education, culture, science, and language" and "The tarnished literacy myth." Discusses "The ambiguous issue of moral education."

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