Geography of Education

Abstract

Geography of Education is an important book. It is important for several reasons, not the least being Colin Brock’s considerable background in international and comparative education and his understanding and appreciation of geography as a discipline and its relevance in and to studies of education. The increasing emphases on place and space in education, in relation to the sites of education, learning in formal and informal situations, the range of scales at which education can be examined, and the variety of locations for research are drawn together in this book. It is global in scope and offers perspectives on diversity and sustainability alongside development and internationalization. Brock makes the point (p.9) that this book is for educators and geographers, arguing that both need to recognize the pertinence of studies of place, scale, space and location that are inherent in educational provision and activities. Geography is taught in schools and other institutions across the globe in one context or another, and geography is necessary in understanding where children and young people are educated, their access to education, the resourcing of education and local and national policies that affect their education.

Keywords

• Colin Brock

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