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Record Nr.

UNINA9910456525703321

Autore

Pan Su-Yan

Titolo

University autonomy, the state, and social change in China [[electronic resource] /] / Su-Yan Pan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hong Kong, : Hong Kong University Press

[London, : Eurospan, distributor], c2009

ISBN

1-282-70961-5

9786612709616

988-8053-03-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (277 p.)

Collana

Education in China: reform and diversity

Disciplina

379.51

Soggetti

Higher education and state - China

University autonomy - China

Universities and colleges - China - Sociological aspects

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-255) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Table and Figures; Abbreviations; Foreword; 1 - Introduction; 2 - University Autonomy, the State, and Social Change: Western and Chinese Perspectives; 3 - Social Change and Higher Education in China: An Historical Review (1840s to the early 21st century); 4 - Americanization and Localization: Tensions in Tsinghua College (1911-29); 5 - Sinicization, Politicization, and Democratization: Conflicts in Tsinghua University (1929-48); 6 - ""Red and Expert"": A Dilemma in Tsinghua University (1949-76)

7 - Market Forces and Globalization: Opportunities for Tsinghua University (1977 to the early 21st century )8 - Political Crisis and Commitment: Challenges to Tsinghua University (1977 to the early 21st century); 9 - Towards an Understanding of Autonomy as Semi-Independence; Appendix I: Methodological Considerations; Appendix II: List of Interviewees at Tsinghua University; Appendix III: Tsinghua's Presidents; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores the role of universities in responding to ongoing changes in China, and in shaping the relations between the university



and the state during periods of social change.