University Autonomy, the State, and Social Change in China

by Pan, Su-yan

• ISBN13: 9789622099364
• ISBN10: 962209936X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-15
• Publisher: Hong Kong Univ Pr

Summary

This series explores the dramatic changes in China's education system. By using fresh perspectives and innovative methods, each volume delves into the issues and debates that continue to challenge education in China, including cultural and linguistic diversity, regional disparity, financial decentralization, intellectual autonomy, and increased internationalization. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Table and Figures	p. vii
Abbreviations	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
University Autonomy, the State, and Social Change: Western and Chinese Perspectives	p. 7
Social Change and Higher Education in China: An Historical Review (1840s to the early 21st century)	p. 35
Americanization and Localization: Tensions in Tsinghua College (1911-29)	p. 65
Sinicization, Politicization, and Democratization: Conflicts in Tsinghua University (1929-48)	p. 85
"Red and Expert": A Dilemma in Tsinghua University (1949-76)	p. 103
Market Forces and Globalization: Opportunities for Tsinghua University (1977 to the early 21st century)	p. 127
Political Crisis and Commitment: Challenges to Tsinghua University (1977 to the early 21st century)	p. 155
Towards an Understanding of Autonomy as Semi-Independence	p. 179
Appendices	p. 213
Notes	p. 229
Bibliography	p. 231
Index	p. 257
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