Comparative Education Research: Approaches and Methods
Synopsis
Approaches and methods have naturally been a major concern in the field of comparative education since its emergence as a distinct domain of studies. Different decades have witnessed different emphases, and the 21st century has brought new perspectives, tools and forums for scholarly exchange. The new perspectives include those arising from the forces of globalisation and the changing role of the state. The new tools include ever-advancing information and transportation technology; and the new forums for scholarly exchange include the internet and electronic jour-nals. Setting the scene for this book, this Introduction begins with histor-ical perspectives. It highlights some classic works in the field, and notes dimensions of evolution over time. Although many different categories of people may undertake comparative studies of education, these remarks focus chiefly on the work of academics, since that is the main concern of the book. The Introduction then turns to patterns in the new century, ob-serving emerging dynamics and emphases. Finally, it focuses on the con-tents of the book, charting some of its features and contributions.
Chapters
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Front Matter
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Introduction
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Chapter 1: Actors and Purposes in Comparative Education
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Chapter 2: Scholarly Enquiry and the Field of Comparative Education
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Chapter 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Comparative Education
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Chapter 4: Comparing Places
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Chapter 5: Comparing Systems
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Chapter 6: Comparing Times
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Chapter 7: Comparing Race, Class and Gender
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Chapter 8: Comparing Cultures
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Chapter 9: Comparing Values
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Chapter 10: Comparing Policies
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Chapter 11: Comparing Curricula
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Chapter 12: Comparing Pedagogical Innovations
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Chapter 13: Comparing Ways of Learning
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Chapter 14: Comparing Educational Achievements
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Chapter 15: Different Models, Different Emphases, Different Insights
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Index
Published
November 10, 2025
Copyright (c) 2025 Hanan Mahmoud Abd El-Raheam and the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
License
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How to Cite
Comparative Education Research: Approaches and Methods. (2025). Knowledge E Books. https://doi.org/10.18502/e48sx983
