The next few decades hold the prospect of remarkable progress in a wide range of pervasive technologies that are likely to have a profound effect on how we live, work, and spend our leisure time. These technologies are set to revolutionise the worlds of medicine, agriculture, travel,...

OECD countries face significant educational challenges for the 21st century. This book provides an historical overview of the development of education in these countries from the late 1950s to the early 1990s, essential for understanding these challenges. The author was debuty director...