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The book gives an original and accessible discussion of an era of educational expansion, exploring the transformation of Irish education in the 1960s and early 1970s. The work sheds new light on the crucial role of international organisations in stimulating change in Irish educational policy. -- .

Table of Contents

List of tables and figures
List of illustrations
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction
1. A conservative consensus: 1957–59
2. A cautious beginning: 1959–61
3. Educational reform: 1961–65
4. The impact of Investment in Education: 1965–66
5. The politics of transformation: 1966–68
6. A quiet revolution - higher education: 1966–68
7. The limits of reform: 1968–72
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Educational expenditure by the state: 1957–72
Appendix 2: Regional inequalities at post-primary level
Bibliography

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719078521, 978-0719078521
      ISBN10: 0719078520

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The book gives an original and accessible discussion of an era of educational expansion, exploring the transformation of Irish education in the 1960s and early 1970s. The work sheds new light on the crucial role of international organisations in stimulating change in Irish educational policy. -- .

      Table of Contents

      List of tables and figures
      List of illustrations
      Acknowledgements
      Abbreviations
      Introduction
      1. A conservative consensus: 1957–59
      2. A cautious beginning: 1959–61
      3. Educational reform: 1961–65
      4. The impact of Investment in Education: 1965–66
      5. The politics of transformation: 1966–68
      6. A quiet revolution - higher education: 1966–68
      7. The limits of reform: 1968–72
      Conclusion
      Appendix 1: Educational expenditure by the state: 1957–72
      Appendix 2: Regional inequalities at post-primary level
      Bibliography

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