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Ignorant yobs? low attainers in a global knowledge economy

Tomlinson, Sally

Ignorant yobs? low attainers in a global knowledge economy created by Sally Tomlinson - New York Routledge 2013 - 151 pages 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Unpicking the global knowledge economy and education -- England : social problems and special needs -- England : endless vocational initiatives -- England : working with the lower attainers -- USA : divergence by race -- Germany : transition to where? -- Malta : colonial and religious legacies -- Finland : a model for us all? -- Conclusions : low attainers, low skill work and flexicurity.

9780415525763 (hbk.) 9780415525770 (pbk.)


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