Overview
"This book is one which will be of great interest to development experts in search of empirical evidence of how education impacts on development in Asia and for those seeking comparative benchmarks on which to assess education investments elsewhere in the developing world. "
—Journal of Far Eastern Business
"The author, a well known expert in this field, not only summarises the existing empirical literature on this subject, but also complements it with his own finding and formulates a number of policy recommendations.... This compilation of facts and figures and the policy analysis will be of primary interest to development experts.... This book is clear and concise and as such, a useful source of reference.... This book is one which will be of great interest to development experts in search of empirical evidence of how education impacts on development in Asia and for those seeking comparative benchmarks on which to assess education investments elsewhere in the developing world. "
—Journal of Far Eastern Business
"The study is well structured and it contains useful information about education and different aspects of development of the Asian countries.... The study presents a useful, systematic and analytical compendium of information about education and development in Asian countries. "
—Indian Educational Review
"Jandhyala B. G. Tilak's book is a worthwhile contribution to the literature. It makes good use of a wide range of materials to present recent research findings on its chosen themes, and should particularly be welcomed by teachers and students of comparative education. "
—International Journal of Educating Development
"The author, a known expert in this field, not only summarizes the existing empirical literature on this subject but also complements it with his own findings and formulates a number of policy recommendations. . . . This book is one which will be of great interest to development experts in search of empirical evidence of how education impacts on development in Asia and for those seeking comparative benchmarks on which to assess education investments elsewhere in the developing world. "
—Catherine Liston-Heyes in Journal of Far Eastern Business By analyzing the contribution of education to development, this volume underlines the need for making larger and more rational investments in education. Tilak examines the experiences of several major Asian nations in their efforts to develop the educational sector. His analysis raises some pertinent questions and shows how in some nations education has been an important instrument for rapid economic growth. He also presents an overview of past trends, the current situation, and future prospects of the role of education in political, social, and economic development.
"Tilak's book is a worthwhile contribution to literature. It makes good use of a wide range of materials to present recent research findings on its chosen themes, and should particularly be welcomed by teachers and students of comparative education. "
—International Journal of Educational Development
"The 16 contributors to this soundly edited book provide useful insights into development education, curriculum design and comparative examples of good practice. There is clear practical advice and some fresh ideas and encouragement for teachers trying to find ways of reflecting principles of development education within the confines of new national curriculum. Education for Development in Asia is an authoritative study of the salient features of education in relation to economic and social development in Asia.
-TES
"This book is a critical comparative study on the relationship between various levels of education and development in the Asian region . . . The author has drawn significant policy implications for the Asian countries . . . Surely, this is an outstanding work published by an equally outstanding international publisher. "
-University News
"Professor Tilak's book is a timely publication. It is a useful compendium of information-as well as controversies-about the relevance of education in the drive for rapid economic growth in the developing countries of Asia . . . The author has succeeded in bringing together the prominent features of educational planning and practice in these countries in relation to their economic and social development. "
-Seminar