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Peer reviewedKumar, Krishna – Comparative Education Review, 1988
Examines the historical circumstances, prevailing from the early nineteenth century onward, under which the textbook-centered culture of Indian education developed. Discusses conditions associated with colonial rule, teachers' service conditions and professional status, the examination system, and imposition of a foreign language as they…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture, Instructional Materials
