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Global Perspectives on Human Capital in Early Childhood Education Reconceptualizing Theory, Policy, and Practice

Description

Human capital theory, developing children as future workers, shapes thinking about early childhood education policy around the globe. International contributors problematize this thinking and offer alternatives.

Keywords

Social ScienceSociologyMarriage & FamilyEducationPhilosophy, Theory & Social AspectsComparativeSchoolsLevelsEarly Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten)Educational Policy & Reform

2015Book

Author(s)Nigel Leask, Theodora Lightfoot-Rueda, Ruth Lynn Peach

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US

ISBN9781137490858

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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