TY - BOOK AU - Holsinger,Donald B. AU - Jacob,W.James TI - Inequality in education: comparative and international perspectives T2 - CERC studies in comparative education SN - 9789048126514 (hbk.) U1 - 379.26 23 PY - 2008/// CY - Hong Kong, [Dordrecht] PB - Comparative Education Research Centre, University of Hong Kong, Springer KW - Educational equalization KW - Case studies KW - Cross-cultural studies KW - Government policy N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- 1. Conceptual issues -- 2. Asia -- 3. Europe -- 4. Middle East & North Africa -- 5. North & South America -- 6. Sub-Saharan Africa -- Conclusion. N2 - This book examines global trends in the distribution of formal schooling in national populations. It also offers a strategic comparative and international education policy statement on recent shifts in education inequality. ER -