Politics of Education in Colonial India

Author:   Krishna Kumar (UJVN Ltd,Dehradun, India)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780415728799


Pages:   260
Publication Date:   17 October 2013
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Krishna Kumar (UJVN Ltd,Dehradun, India)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge India
Weight:   0.640kg
ISBN:  

9780415728799


ISBN 10:   0415728797
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   17 October 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Prologue. I. Introduction Part I: Dynamics of Colonization II. Colonial Citizen as an Educational Ideal III. Appropriate Knowledge: Conflict of Curriculum and Culture IV. Meek Dictator: The Paradox of Teacher’s Personality Part II: Dynamics of the Freedom Struggle V. Pursuit of Equality VI. Quest for Self-Identity VII. Meanings of Progress VIII. Conclusion. Bibliography. About the Author. Index

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'[N]ovel in its perspective and incisive in its insights.' - N. Jayaram '[Kumar's] narrative is smooth and flawless. And he makes his points with an uncanny courage of conviction.' - J. L. Azad '[Krishna Kumar] presents a coherent, often gripping, representation of the politics and values inherent in 'modern education' within a historical perspective.' - Harsh Sethi '[T]he best work on Indian educational development.' - A. Mathew


`[N]ovel in its perspective and incisive in its insights.' - N. Jayaram `[Kumar's] narrative is smooth and flawless. And he makes his points with an uncanny courage of conviction.' - J. L. Azad `[Krishna Kumar] presents a coherent, often gripping, representation of the politics and values inherent in `modern education' within a historical perspective.' - Harsh Sethi `[T]he best work on Indian educational development.' - A. Mathew


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Krishna Kumar is Professor of Education at the University of Delhi and former Director of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

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