Education and State Formation

• Introduction - The Uneven Development of National Education Systems - The Social Origins of National Education Systems - Education and State Formation - Education and Statism in Continental Europe - The U.S. Experience: Education, Nationhood and the Decentralized State - English Education and the Liberal State - Conclusion: The Liberal Legacy - References - Bibliography - Index

WINNER, SECOND PRIZE, AT THE STANDING CONFERENCE OF STUDIES IN EDUCATION ANNUAL BOOK AWARDS'a seminal book' - Anne Corbett, Times Educational Supplement'a courageous and challenging book' - Roy Lowe, History of Education'a vital contribution to our understanding of the changing role of the state in education provision. It should be read widely.' - Clyde Chitty, Forum'the first serious, all-embracing, socio-historical, cross-national analysis of this whole phenomenon.' - Brian Simon'learned, thought-provoking and well written.' - Patrick Harrigan, Historical Studies in Education'The book is eminently readable, and well argued and documented.' - Witold Tulasiewicz, Comparative Education'Green has provided a work of such depth and scope that historians and sociologists might ignore at their own considerable loss.' - Dianne Snow, Comparative Education'Andy Green has written a very good book indeed.' - Roger Dale, Journal of Education Policy