Table of Contents for

National Differences, Global Similarities

List of Tables and Figures

Preface

1.      The Global Environment of National School Systems

2.      The Declining Significance of Gender and the Rise of Egalitarian Mathematics Education

3.      Symbiotic Institutions: Changing Global Dynamics Between Family and Schooling

4.      Demand for Achievement: The Worldwide Growth of Shadow Education Systems

5.      Rich Land, Poor Schools: Inequality of National Educational Resources and Achievement of Disadvantaged Students

6.      Safe Schools, Dangerous Nations: The Paradox of School Violence

7.      The Universal Math Teacher? International Beliefs, National Work Roles, and Local Practice

8.      Schoolwork at Home? Low-Quality Schooling and Homework

9.      Slouching Toward a Global Ideology: The Devolution Revolution in Education Governance

10.  Nation Versus Nation: The Race to Be the First in the World

11.  Conclusion: Observing Modern Schooling as an Institution

Bibliography

Index