(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A social history of school education in Australia, from dame schools and one teacher classrooms in the bush, to the growth of private schools under public funding in recent years. The first systematic history of education published in thirty years, it offers invaluable insights into the issues and debates which characterise one of our most important institutions.

(Hardback)

The history and current practices for school systems in the countries of the Oceanic region depend on the economic, political, and cultural circumstances of their countries.

(Paperback)

Explores the dilemmas many parents face when choosing a school for their children, and the impact of the growing gap between public and private schools on families, schools and the community.

(Paperback)