LibGuides: ANTH2020: Diversity & Equity in Schools: Finding Information about Education in other Countries

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If you are looking for information about education in a specific country, try one of these sources:

Europa World Year Book
Call Number: Reference JN1 .E85 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Three volume directory that includes geographic, historical, economic and statistical information about individual countries.
Statesman's Yearbook
Call Number: [Reference] JA51 .S7 2018
ISBN: 00814601
Annual print directory with information about many foreign countries. Education is listed under Social Institutions.

Country Studies
Originally published as books these reports were prepared by the Library of Congress between 1988 and 2008. While they provide overviews of over 100 countries some information is dated.
US Bilateral Relations Fact Sheet.
The US Department of State provides this background information about each country focusing on its relationship with the United States.
World Data on Education 2010-11
Issued by UNESCO this provides a detailed report on the educational system in each country. The reports are published in either English, French or Spanish.
World Factbook
Current snapshot of over 250 countries prepared by the CIA. Includes extensive statistical information.

Use one or more of these print encyclopedias from the Cheng Library's Reference collection.

International Encyclopedia of Education
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9781780343297
Publication Date: 2010
Looks at education from an international perspective. Covers topics from early childhood education to adult education; research; curriculum development; and national systems of education.
Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education by Gary McCulloch, & David Crook, Eds.
Call Number: [Reference] LB15 .R633 2008
ISBN: 9780415277471
One volume encyclopedia with short articles about education around the world. No articles on many smaller countries.