Argues that in the more commonly used approaches to comparative education there has been lacking an adequate theoretical base upon which any country could with confidence know how to learn from another country's educational experience what would be useful for its own development. (Author/RK)

This paper was concerned with cross-national comparative studies of selected educational problems in different socialist (communist) systems, called 'cross-communist' comparative studies. (Author/RK)

Paper recognizes that investment in education is a key factor in a nation's economic and social development, particularly in developing countries. (Author/RK)

In four rapidly developing east Asian nations, educational similarities include strong national curricula and highly competitive selective systems. However, the countries differ in educational funding sources; access to education, particularly tertiary education; extent of state control; relative emphasis on general and technical education; nature…

Compares Australia's and Britains' higher education "binary system," consisting of university and non-university (colleges of advanced education or polytechnics) sectors. Examines problems, politics, and processes involved when institutions attempt to bridge sectors. Reviews examples of cross-sectorial amalgamation in both countries and…

Discusses educational development in China, examining two divergent educational systems: education for the disabled and education that promotes athleticism. Examines social and political context within which educational policy is formed and enacted. Analyzes new boundaries of educational specialization and diversification. Observes trend toward…