Comprehensive and authoritative, this Handbook provides a nuanced description and analysis of educational systems, practices, and policies in Asian countries and explains and interprets these practices from cultural, social, historical, and economic perspectives.

Describes educational practices in Asia and explains and interprets these practices from cultural, historical, and economic perspectives. This title documents the accomplishments and achievements of Asian education and also discusses the challenges it faces. It is also suitable for graduate students in international and comparative education.

"This thoroughly researched and well-organized handbook of Asianeducation is a most welcome addition to the literature."--Pacific Affairs Volume 85, Issue 1 "The Handbook of Asian Education is an essential contribution to literature in such fields as international, cross-cultural, and comparative education and is a valuable resource for researchers and educators alike."-International Journal of Multicultural Education "The Handbook of Asian Education is a very exhaustive publication and it provides extremely valuable information as well as insightful analyses of the Asian education systems." - D. Strajn, International Review of Education, October 2011