Japanese education and the cram school business : functions, challenges and perspectives of the Juku

Bok av Marie H. Roesgaard
Cram schools (in Japanese called juku) are mentioned as a phenomenon functioning mainly to exacerbate competition and pressure on children. It is the author's intention to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of this feature of education. Her major conclusion is that a clear distinction between different types of juku is necessary.