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This volume contains 16 articles which survey and analyze recent international comparative studies in mathematics education, carried out under the auspices of TIMSS (Third International Mathematics and Science Study). The 15 contributors, whose backgrounds are in education, psychology, mathematics education, and mathematics, discuss the TIMSS results, consider and compare instructional practices in various countries, and assess the usefulness of comparative studies on mathematics education. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)