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In the contemporary academic landscape, doctoral education has become a pivotal component that propels both educational advancement and scientific breakthroughs worldwide. The global perspective on this topic offers valuable insights into how different countries approach this critical stage of graduate studies. This edited volume, Trs and Issues in Doctoral Education: A Global Perspective, is designed to provide an extensive overview across various regions.
The book starts with a comprehensive literature review by Maria Yudkevich, Philip G. Altbach, and Hans de Wit that sets the stage for understanding doctoral education trs worldwide. This introduction section highlights global changes in doctoral programs over the last three decades, emphasizing shifts that reflect national priorities, institutional contexts, societal demands, and technological advancements.
In the subsequent chapters, our team of international scholars offers detled examinations specific to each continent:
Chapter 3 by Nathalie Levy examines the transformation of doctoral education in France, addressing its complex dynamics between innovation and tradition.
Chapter 4 on Germany is penned by Rner Bichsel and Andrea von der Groeben, discussing the evolution of doctoral programs agnst a backdrop of economic pressures and academic reforms.
Chapter 5, by Krystyna Piatkowska, delves into Poland’s challenges with increasing numbers of doctoral candidates agnst low production rates for doctoral degrees.
Chapter 6 on Russia explores the intricate balance between teaching and research in doctoral education, considering historical educational policies and contemporary academic landscapes.
Chapters on Africa are covered separately but with an overarching theme of development. Chapter 9 discusses the multifaceted challenges faced by African countries in building robust doctoral programs that align with global standards. Chapter 10, focusing specifically on South Africa, is authored by Bongani Ndlovu and explores the intricacies of doctoral education in a context marked by historical, social, and economic complexities.
Asia's contributions are comprehensive, starting with Chapter 11 that examines China’s rapid growth in doctoral education alongside new strategies to improve quality. Chapter 12, authored by Indrani Banerjee, investigates the role of doctoral education in India as a catalyst for research capacity development. Chapter 13 on Japan by Koji Nakamura discusses transformations from quantitative expansion towards qualitative improvement in doctoral education. Chapter 14, by Alina Shyshakova, assesses developments and ongoing transformations in Kazakhstan's doctoral education system.
Chapters here include a critical analysis of the Brazilian context by Maria Yudkevich and Leonardo Rech in Chapter 16 and an assessment of Chile's progress under Barbara Tellez in Chapter 17, both providing insights into local educational challenges and successes.
Chapter 18 on the United Arab Emirates offers a pioneering perspective as it navigates the establishment of its doctoral education system within a rapidly growing higher education sector.
The final chapter synthesizes the findings from each region, highlighting key trs that are shaping global doctoral education. The authors discuss both commonalities and unique features across continents, identifying areas for collaboration, exchange of best practices, and potential reforms.
This edited volume serves as a valuable resource for academics, educators, policymakers, and researchers interested in the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities in doctoral education worldwide. By providing an international perspective, it underscores the complexity and diversity of doctoral programs while highlighting common global trs that are informing educational policy and practice.
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