There are fewer people living in extreme poverty in the world today than 30 years ago. While
that is an achievement, continuing progress for poor people is far from assured. Inequalities …

John Gerring's exceptional textbook has been thoroughly revised in this second edition. It
offers a one-volume introduction to social science methodology relevant to the disciplines of …

Latin America and the Caribbean has been one of the regions of the world with the greatest
inequality. This book explores why the region suffers from such persistent inequality …

The book offers an overview of international examples, studies, and guidelines on how to
create successful partnerships in education. PPPs can facilitate service delivery and lead to …

Approaches and methods in comparative education are of obvious importance, but do not
always receive adequate attention. This second edition of a well-received book, containing …

This paper analyzes the socioeconomic stratification of achievement in the Chilean voucher
system using a census of 4th and 8th graders, a multilevel methodology, and accounting for …

Recent attention has focused on the existence of non-government schools that cater to
children from low-income families. These schools can now be found in the majority of …

This paper analyzes the social consequences of the commitment to “sustainability” in donor-
funded AIDS programs. Using survey, interview, and ethnographic data from rural Malawi …

Fotografías de la portada, de izquierda a derecha: Una enfermera muestra un niño recién
nacido en Rwanda;© David Turnley. Un niño de la calle bebe agua de un grifo en Nueva …

The superiority of market mechanisms in educational provision is a premise that has
received renewed emphasis under the regime of public-private partnerships (PPPs). The …