The Beautiful Tree: A Personal Journey Into How the World's Poorest People Are Educating Themselves

by James Tooley

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Tooley recounts his journey from the largest shanty town in Africa to the hinterlands of China, and introduces the families and teachers who taught him that the poor are not waiting for educational handouts. They are building their own schools and educating themselves.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1933995920

ISBN13:9781933995922

Release Date:April 2009

Publisher:Cato Institute

Length:302 Pages

Weight:1.64 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Related Subjects

Development & Growth Economics Education Education & Reference Education Theory Globalization Politics & Government Poverty Research Social Science Social Sciences

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