First published in 1992, this book presents unique quantitative data on the content coverage of primary education in a large number of countries since 1920.

John Meyer, David Kamens, Aaron Benavot

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Author's Preface

1. Introduction

Part I: The Worldwide Institutionalization of Primary School Curricula

2. Background: A Perspective on the Curriculum and Curricular Research John W. Meyer

3. Description of the Curriculum Database and the Methodologies Employed Aaron Benavot

4. Knowledge for the Masses: World Models and National Curricula, 1920-1986 Aaron Benavot, Yun-Kyung Cha, David H. Kamens, John W. Meyer and Suk-Ying Wong

5. The Origins and Expansion of Primary School Curricula: 1800-1920 Yun-Kyung Cha

6. Variant Forms: Cases of Countries with Distinct Curricula David H. Kamens

Part II: Studies of Specific Subject Areas

7. Language Instruction in National Curricula, 1850-1986: The Effect of the Global System Yun-Kyung Cha

8. A Comparative and Historical Analysis of Mathematics and Science Curricula, 1800-1986 David H. Kamens and Aaron Benavot

9. The Evolution and Organisation of the Social Science Curriculum Suk-Ying Wong

10. Values Education in the Curriculum: Some Comparative Empirical Data Yun-Kyung Cha, Suk-Ying Wong and John W. Meyer

11. The Formation of New Subjects in Mass Schooling: Nineteenth Century Origins and Twentieth Century Diffusion of Art and Physical Education David H. Kamens and Yun-Kyung Cha

12. Conclusion: Accounting for a World Curriculum John W. Meyer and David H. Kamens

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