"'A fascinating book, a candid and scientifically reliable account of one of the most compelling educational investigations ever undertaken.'"
Dominique N. Khactu in The Southern Economic Journal

"'This book is excellent and belongs in every university library with any commitment to Japanese studies or international/cross-cultural/comparative education.'"
Bruce La Brack in The Journal of Asian Studies

"'Absolutely superb. There's no doubt that this volume will have a big impact.'"
Chalmers Johnson, University of California, San Diego

"'In terms of authoritativeness and scholarly merit I would rank this volume at the top of the recent crop of edited books on Japanese education.'"
William K. Cummings, Harvard Institute for International Development

"'An important work . . . of special significance.'"
Former Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander

"'Essential reading for any teacher-educator seriously interested in understanding Japanese education.'"
David G. Imig, Executive Director, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

This second and final volume of the U.S. Study of Education in Japan provides ten articles on a wide variety of topics.