Globalization defines our era. While it has created a great deal of debate in economic, policy, and grassroots circles, many aspects of the phenomenon remain virtual terra incognita. Education is at the heart of this continent of the unknown. This pathbreaking book examines how globalization and large-scale immigration are affecting children and youth, both in and out of schools. Taking into consideration broad historical, cultural, technological, and demographic changes, the contributors—all leading social scientists in their fields—suggest that these global transformations will require youth to develop new skills, sensibilities, and habits of mind that are far ahead of what most educational systems can now deliver.

Drawing from comparative and interdisciplinary materials, the authors examine the complex psychological, sociocultural, and historical implications of globalization for children and youth growing up today. The book explores why new and broader global visions are needed to educate children and youth to be informed, engaged, and critical citizens in the new millennium.

Published in association with the Ross Institute

Globalization defines our era. While it has created a great deal of debate in economic, policy, and grassroots circles, many aspects of the phenomenon remain virtual terra incognita. Education is at the heart of this continent of the unknown. This pathbreaking book examines how globalization and large-scale immigration are affecting children and youth, both in and out of schools. Taking into consideration broad historical, cultural, technological, and demographic changes, the contributors—all leading social scientists in their fields—suggest that these global transformations will require youth to develop new skills, sensibilities, and habits of mind that are far ahead of what most educational systems can now deliver.

Drawing from comparative and interdisciplinary materials, the authors examine the complex psychological, sociocultural, and historical implications of globalization for children and youth growing up today. The book explores why new and broader global visions are needed to educate children and youth to be informed, engaged, and critical citizens in the new millennium.

Published in association with the Ross Institute

Preface
Courtney Ross-Holst
Acknowledgments

Globalization: Culture and Education in the New Millennium
Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco and Desirée Baolian Qin-Hilliard

Globalization, Growth, and Welfare in History
John H. Coatsworth

Globalization and Education: An Economic Perspective
David E. Bloom

Digital Skills, Globalization, and Education
Antonio M. Battro

The Fellowship of the Microchip: Global Technologies As Evocative Objects
Sherry Turkle

Pop Cosmopolitanism: Mapping Cultural Flows in an Age of Media Convergence
Henry Jenkins

Globalization in Asia: Anthropological Perspectives
James L. Watson

Formulating Identity in a Globalized World
Carola Suárez-Orozco

Imperial Feelings: Youth Culture, Citizenship, and Globalization
Sunaina Maira

How Education Changes: Considerations of History, Science, and Values
Howard Gardner

Notes on Contributors
Index