Don't Forget, It's a Small Island: A Case Study of Population Policy and Research Utilization

1982/01/01 by Geroge P. Cernada, Cernada, Geroge P.
Social Sciences · #Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics #Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences #Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

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Abstract

This case study describes, from a participant's viewpoint, the chronological unfolding of Taiwan's first island-wide population education approach in the classroom. Cultural, bureaucratic and political obstacles to change and their complex interaction are discussed. A commentary and suggestions for discussion are included.

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