ABSTRACT

First published in 1969, this volume presents a survey of the contemporary national education system in Latin American countries. Laurence Gale describes the uneven provision of schools for different sections of the community and the problems which arise with the racial, cultural and geographical difficulties. He examines the main features in education throughout Latin America, areas of co-operation and agreement and differences of policy and provision.

part |87 pages

Part One

chapter |18 pages

The primary school

chapter |19 pages

The secondary stage

chapter |23 pages

Higher education

part |26 pages

Part Two

part |51 pages

Part Three