Roger Openshaw Boeken

""EARTH IS EARTH AND SPACE IS SPACE."" To be precise, New Earth and Near Space. In this innovative new science fiction novel, the Home Planet's multitudinous billions and the solar system's mere five millions are on the brink of war. At stake is the threatened completion of the revolutionary Glifford Transfer - a ladder to the stars that will allow the ruthless military cabal that controls New Earth to crush the 'Runners' of Near Space once and for all. From Rhonda Fleming, the brilliant, brittle but flawed Spacer-turned-politician, to Guardian Two, the ruthlessly ambitious Second Man in the Federation; from Derek Glifford, Rhonda's enigmatic lover and brilliant space designer, to his brother Robert, a fanatical Federation zealot; from the ailing Hal Fernandez, seemingly determined on a peaceful solution at any price, to the sycophantic Gratitude Three, humanity is now locked in a life-or-death struggle from which only one side can emerge victorious.

The book explores the institutionalization of ethnicity as a political category, examining its impact on public policymaking through international case studies, including New Zealand. It argues that such practices create artificial divisions that may become entrenched and harmful, contrasting with the social fluidity characteristic of contemporary societies. The preface by Jonathan Friedman sets the stage for a critical analysis of how these divisions influence political and social dynamics.

The book delves into the ongoing scrutiny of mathematics and science education, emphasizing national debates on excellence and equity that often overlook the arts. It examines the historical context and prevailing assumptions that link these subjects to workplace success and national competitiveness. By analyzing claims of declining student achievement across the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and the U.K., the authors investigate how perceptions of a 'crisis' in these fields are propagated internationally. This work is essential for scholars engaged in mathematics, science education, and global education discussions.