The Impact of Education in South Asia: Perspectives from Sri Lanka to Nepal (1st ed. 2019) (Anthropological Studies of Education)

By: Helen E. Ullrich

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Synopsis: This edited volume focuses on the impact of education among different social groups in different geographical areas of South Asia. The chapters illustrate the effects of formal education on castes ranging from Dalits to Brahmins, Buddhists, and Christians, even as they consider a range of topics such as the relevance of practical knowledge prior to formal teaching, the personal educational experiences of young women, missionary education, curriculum, and the challenges and benefits of Information Technology. The geographical areas range from Sri Lanka and Nepal to various Indian states, including Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharastra, Odisha, and Rajasthan.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783319966076
Related ISBNs:: 9783319966069
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 08/21/22
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Education, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Helen E. Ullrich