The Japanese School: Lessons for Industrial America

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There is no doubt in my mind that this is the best book on the Japanese school, and especially on the underlying concepts. As such it is one of the most important books on Japanese society. Peter Drucker Benjamin Duke knows both American and Japanese education intimately. His analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each is compelling. Everyone interested in Japan's economic performance over the past generation--and the next--needs to examine The Japanese School. Mike Mansfield, U.S. Ambassador to Japan

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Benjamin Duke knows both American and Japanese education intimately. His analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each is compelling. Everyone interested in Japan's economic performance over the past generation--and the next--needs to examine The Japanese School.-Mike Mansfield, U.S. Ambassador to Japan
There is no doubt in my mind that this is the best book on the Japanese school, and expecially on the underlying concepts. As such it is one of the most important books on Japanese society.-Peter Drucker
"There is no doubt in my mind that this is the best book on the Japanese school, and expecially on the underlying concepts. As such it is one of the most important books on Japanese society."-Peter Drucker
"Benjamin Duke knows both American and Japanese education intimately. His analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each is compelling. Everyone interested in Japan's economic performance over the past generation--and the next--needs to examine The Japanese School."-Mike Mansfield, U.S. Ambassador to Japan

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BENJAMIN C. DUKE is Chairman of the Graduate Faculty of Education, Director of American Studies Program and Professor of Comparative and International Education at the International Christian University in Tokyo where he has been teaching for the past 30 years.