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Peer reviewedAoki, Koji; McCarthy, Martha – Journal of Law and Education, 1984
Reviews the governance of Japanese public schools since World War II. Unlike the United States, the Japanese government has centralized control of education, and the courts defer to government authority in educational matters. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedLepkowski, Wil – Chemical and Engineering News, 1988
Discusses the status of U.S.-Japan relations regarding science and technology. Describes Japan's science and technology structure. Outlines trends in cooperation and competition for the technology market between the U.S. and Japan. (CW)
Descriptors: Competition, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Government Role
Peer reviewedKida, Hiroshi – Comparative Education, 1986
Summarizes administrative roles from the Ministry of Education to boards of education elected by each prefecture and municipality. Discusses local autonomy in relation to national measures promoting educational equality. Identifies educational needs resulting from Japan's world trade, progress in science and technology, and changes in family life.…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Administration, Educational Needs, Educational Policy
