McGrath, S. (2001) Research in a cold climate: towards a political economy of British international and comparative education. International Journal of Educational Development, 21(5), pp. 391-400. (doi: 10.1016/S0738-0593(00)00055-9)
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Abstract
This paper seeks to begin a discussion of the importance of the material environment in which international and comparative educational research is done as a fundamental aspect of any methodological discussion of the activities of the field. It argues that the position of international and comparative education within universities and its relationship to potential funders act powerfully on the types of work that can be done. It also highlights ways in which the intensification and globalisation of market forces shapes not only the social reality being researched but the research environment itself. It is particularly concerned with the ways in which these forces impact upon the early career development of researchers and the long-term impact this will have on the health of international and comparative education.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McGrath, Professor Simon |
Authors: | McGrath, S. |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Education |
Journal Name: | International Journal of Educational Development |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 0738-0593 |
ISSN (Online): | 1873-4871 |
Published Online: | 07 August 2001 |
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