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Education in China : philosophy, politics and culture

Ryan, Janette, 1956- author

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\"Throughout its history, education in China has played a pivotal role in the nation's governance, civic society, and the social and cultural lives of its citizens. Today we see a nation grappling with how to modernize and internationalize its education system while still retaining China's intellectual traditions and values in the face of growing educational inequalities. This book analyses the historical and contemporary place of education in China and how the past has influenced today's trends. Recent fundamental educational reforms have been driven by the need for continuing economic development and a highly skilled workforce, at the same time fulfilling the aspirations of its citizens and their desire for the prestige education brings. Moreover, ideological education plays a key role in enlisting citizens to the national cause. Although China has ambitious plans for its education system, several problems remain, including an examination-obsessed system and highly competitive culture which skew the social fabric, dominating family life and childhoods. This accessible analysis will be a welcome resource for students of comparative education as well as those across the social sciences interested in Chinese society\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Polity
• Subject: Education China Philosophy. / Education and state China. / Education Aims and objectives China. / Educational change China. / Education and globalization China.
• ISBN: 9780745664088, 9780745664101

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
LA1131.82.R93 2019	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE