Bloomsbury Handbook of Theory in Comparative and International Education

This book offers a practical and approachable overview of central theories in comparative and international education (CIE). The chapters focus in depth on specific theoretical perspectives and seek to elucidate the histories assumptions and recent developments of these theories. The chapters also situate the theories within CIE include specific case studies of theoretical application and outline suggestions for further reading. Written by leading scholars from around the world this is must-have reference work for anyone teaching researching studying or working in CIE.<br/> <br/>The handbook includes chapters on a diverse collection of theories including but not limited to: Structural-functionalism Colonialism/Imperialism<i> </i>Marxism Human Capital Theory Dependency/World Systems Theory Post-Colonialism Post-Socialism Post-Foundationalism Neo-liberalism Neo-Institutionalism Neo-Marxism Policy Borrowing and Lending<i> </i>Peace Theories Human Rights Constructivism Racism Gender Queer Theory Social Network Theory Capabilities Theory and Cultural Political Economy.