The Morphogenesis of the Norwegian Educational System: Emergence and Development from a Critical Realist Perspective

This book investigates the temporal and spatial aspects of Norwegian education using Margaret Archers theoretical concepts of critical realism. It explores how different spatial contexts affect the workings of the system, drawing attention to differences between Nordic and Scandinavian countries and regional differences within Norway. It appeals to scholars with interests in education, sociology, critical realism, educational sciences, pedagogy, education history, and political science.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book, rooted in the philosophy of critical realism, delves into the temporal and spatial dimensions of Norwegian education. Drawing from Margaret Archer's extensive theoretical concepts, it explores a novel area for critical realist theorizing by examining how diverse spatial contexts influence the functioning of the educational system. Spanning from morphogenetic cycles and the emergence of educational systems at a macro level to the exercise of reflexivity among individual school leaders and students at a micro level, the book employs a range of Archer's theoretical frameworks.

In contrast to the emphasis on educational uniformity and similarity among Nordic and Scandinavian countries, and the promotion of the concept of the 'Nordic Model,' this book highlights the distinctions between these nations and regional differences within Norway. As such, it appeals to scholars with interests in education, sociology, critical realism, educational sciences and pedagogy, education history, and political science, as well as those with a specific focus on the Nordic region.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367756796