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Peer reviewedBarber, Elinor G. – Comparative Education Review, 1981
The author argues against specialized education programs for rural children in developing nations, asserting that these children's education should not essentially differ from that considered suitable for urban children. For a contrasting opinion, see the article by David R. Evans (pp232-43). (See AA 533 194.) (SJL)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Dropouts, Educational Needs, Educational Policy
Peer reviewedEvans, David R. – Comparative Education Review, 1981
Reacting to the preceding article (pp216-21) by Elinor G. Barber, the author argues against a single formal system of general education for both rural and urban areas of developing nations. (See AA 533 193.) (SJL)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Dropouts, Educational Needs, Educational Policy
Peer reviewedRobinson, Jean C. – Comparative Education Review, 1991
Reflects on education in China in light of the changing Communist world. Focuses on the tension among four competing educational goals--economic modernization, education as a universal right, recruitment of elites, and dissemination of ideology--while addressing problems in rural education, literacy education, teacher training, educational…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
