Culture and Customs of Bolivia

Culture and Customs of Bolivia

Author: Javier A. Galván

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2011-04-06

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 0313383642

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In this book, contemporary representations of Bolivian art, music, religion, literature, festivals, theater, and cinema document how history and geography have shaped Bolivia's modern culture. Bolivia has long been neglected by North American historians and anthropologists. Now, author Javier A. Galván fills this gap with a book that analyzes the complex cultures of this South American nation within the context of its rich history and contemporary traditions. The first half of this text is dedicated to how and where people live—detailed geography, social traditions, religious practices, political institutions, and Bolivian cuisine and culture. The varied religious and linguistic traditions of the indigenous groups that comprise the majority of the national population are also described, giving readers a deeper appreciation for the diversity of Bolivia's character. The second half of the book explores the creative talent of Bolivians who are advancing the literary movements, painting styles, architectural design, theater productions, fashion design, and emerging film industry of the country. Culture and Customs of Bolivia also includes a detailed analysis of contemporary print and broadcasting media.


Education in South America

Education in South America

Author: Simon Schwartzman

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-07-02

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1472592484

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Education in South America is a critical reference guide to development of education in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. The chapters, written by local experts, provide an overview of the education system in each country, focusing particularly on policies and implementation of reforms. Key themes include quality and access, multicultural education and the management of education systems. Including a comparative introduction to the issues facing education in the region as a whole and guides to available online datasets, this book is an essential reference for researchers, scholars, international agencies and policy-makers.


Education, Learning, Training

Education, Learning, Training

Author: Gilles Carbonnier

Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

Published: 2014-11-05

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 9004281150

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In Education, Learning, Training: Critical Issues for Development, renowned scholars and practitioners examine shifts in global education policy and practice over the last 50 years.


International Education

International Education

Author: Daniel Ness

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-03-17

Total Pages: 1788

ISBN-13: 1317467507

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This encyclopedia is the most current and exhaustive reference available on international education. It provides thorough, up-to-date coverage of key topics, concepts, and issues, as well as in-depth studies of approximately 180 national educational systems throughout the world. Articles examine education broadly and at all levels--from primary grades through higher education, formal to informal education, country studies to global organizations.


Lengua, nación e identidad

Lengua, nación e identidad

Author: Kirsten Süselbeck

Publisher: Iberoamericana Editorial

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9788484893707

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Papers presented at the "Coloquio Internacional Relaciones entre Lengua, Naciâon, Indentidad y Poder en Espaäna, Hispanoamâerica y Estados Unidos", held June 2-4, 2005, in Berlin.


International Handbook of School Effectiveness and Improvement

International Handbook of School Effectiveness and Improvement

Author: Tony Townsend

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 977

ISBN-13: 140204805X

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This book reviews of the development, implementation and practice of the disciplines of school effectiveness and school improvement. Seven main topics are addressed: History of the school effectiveness movement over the last 25 years; Changes in accountability and standards; Leadership in school effectiveness; Changes in teacher education; Impact of Diverse Populations; Education Funding and its Impact; and Best Practice Case Studies. The contributors are active in school effectiveness research worldwide.


Western Psychological and Educational Theory in Diverse Contexts

Western Psychological and Educational Theory in Diverse Contexts

Author: Julian Elliott

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-13

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1317997050

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This book examines aspects of Western psychological and educational theory in relation to educational practice around the world, and considers the extent to which current understandings are truly applicable to a range of diverse settings. In so doing, it also seeks to question, where appropriate, existing orthodoxies within Western educational systems.


Human Rights-Based Change

Human Rights-Based Change

Author: Maija Mustaniemi-Laakso

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-03-08

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1315459434

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This book provides different analytical perspectives into how human rights-based approaches to development (HRBADs) contribute to change. Based on the understanding that HRBADs are increasingly integrated into development and governance discourse and processes in many societies and organisations, it explores how the reinforcement of human rights principles and norms has impacted the practices and processes of development policy implementation. To reflect on the nature of the change that such efforts may imply, the chapters examine critically traditional and innovative ways of mainstreaming and institutionalising human right in judicial, bureaucratic and organisational processes in development work. Attention is also paid to the results assessment and causal debates in the human rights field. The articles discuss important questions concerning the legitimacy of and preconditions for change. What is the change that development efforts should seek to contribute to and who should have the power to define such change? What is required of institutional structures and processes within development organisations and agencies in order for human rights integration and institutionalisation to have transformative potential? This book was previously published as a special issue of the Nordic Journal of Human Rights.


The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Author: Jessie Hohmann

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 0199673225

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The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples set key standards for the treatment of indigenous people, and has significantly developed how indigenous rights are viewed and enforced. This commentary thematically assesses all aspects of the Declaration's provisions, providing an overview of its impact.--