Contextualizing inclusive education: Evaluating old and new international perspectives

2007

David Mitchell

Mitchell, D. (ed.). (2005). Contextualizing inclusive education: Evaluating old and new international perspectives. London: Routledge and New York. Summary: Inclusive education is a complex and problematic concept that raises many questions. A team of prominent academics present fresh and critical perspectives on these issues, drawing upon their global resources and knowledge. The over-arching theme of this book is that social, political, economic and cultural contexts play a central role in determining whether or not inclusive education is implemented in a range of regions and countries around the world. A series of original and provocative conclusions is presented, such as: This major landmark resource is suitable for educational policy makers, researchers, teacher educators, students and international agencies with interests in education.

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