Origins, journeys and returns : social justice in international higher education

Publication Data

• Title Origins, journeys and returns : social justice in international higher education
• Contributors Toby Alice Volkman, Joan Dassin, Mary Sabina Zurbuchen
• Publisher Social Science Research Council
• Publication date 2009
• Publication location New York
• Language English

Contents

Higher education as a vehicle for social justice: opportunities and constraints / Joan Dassin
The question of "disadvantage" / Mary Zurbuchen
South Africa: justice and disadvantage in a new democracy / Shireen Hassim
Nigeria: higher education and the challenge of access / Wilson Akpan and Akinyinka Akinyoade
Mexico and Guatemala: multiple faces of marginalization / David Navarette and Anabella Acevedo
Brazil: excluded groups in higher education / Valter Silvério
Vietnam: creating favorable conditions / Mary Zurbuchen
India: layered inequalities / Ganesh Devy
Journeys: the international experience / Toby Alice Volkman
"Return" and "returns": brain drain and the path back home / Joan Dassin
Beyond measure: fellowships and social justice / Joan Dassin, Toby Alice Volkman, and Mary Zurbuchen.

Topics

• People with social disabilities :: Education (Higher) :: Developing countries :: Cross-cultural studies
• Educational equalization :: Developing countries :: Cross-cultural studies
• 014894569

Origins, journeys and returns : social justice in international higher education. ISBN 9780979077289. Published by Social Science Research Council in 2009. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.