Civil Society Organizations in Latin American Education

Name: Civil Society Organizations in Latin American Education
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Civil Society Organizations in Latin American EducationCase Studies and Perspectives on Advocacy\nAuthor(s): Regina Cortina, Constanza Lafuente\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367429751, 978-0367429751\nSynopsis\nExamining the roles, impacts and challenges of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Latin America, this volume provides a broad perspective on the range of strategies these organizations employ and the obstacles they face in advocating for and delivering educational reform. Building on previous research on international and comparative education, development studies, research on social movements and nongovernmental organizations, chapter authors provides new insights about the increasing presence of CSOs in education and offer case studies demonstrating how these organizations missions have evolved over time in Latin America.