George Currie: 2 books
The Origins of CSIRO
Science and the Commonwealth Government 1901-1926
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1966
March 16th, 1966, marked the jubilee of Commonwealth sponsored scientific research in Australia. In 1916 the Commonwealth Government set up an Advisory Council of Science and Industry. This was the culmination of an interest in scientific research which went back to the very beginning of federation and...
Globalization and Education
Integration and Contestation across Cultures
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2000
The effects of globalization have long been dealt with in terms of economic and technological consequences, but what about the influence on education? Though still not a precise concept, what we understand as “globalization” is bringing forth numerous and profound changes in the economic, cultural,...