Learning Gap - by Harold Stevenson (Paperback)

About the Book This urgent appeal to policymakers, educators, and parents "is a comprehensive report on five different studies . . . the authors explore the differences between Asian and American school systems and outline what the United States can learn from these cultures" (The Christian Science Monitor). Book Synopsis From Simon & Schuster, The Learning Gap explores why our schools are failing and what we can learn from Japanese and Chinese education. Authors Harold W. Stevenson and James W. Stigler compare United States elementary education practices with those in Asia (specificall Japan and China) and comes to some surprising conclusions. About the Author Harold Stevenson is an educator and Simon & Schuster author.