Includes bibliographical references (p. [151]-157) and index.

History, social context and key ideas. Inclusive education : key themes ; The social history of inclusion ; The current state of inclusive education : contradictions and concerns -- Policy case studies. Globalization : internationalization of inclusive education ; The impact of international agencies on inclusive policies ; The European Union : a common policy on inclusion? -- From policy to practice. Making inclusion special : a case study of English policy contradictions ; From policy to practice : defining inclusion in schools ; Exporting inclusion to the developing world -- Conclusions and reflections. A conclusion or a starting point for the future? An epilogue on reflection.