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Record Nr.

UNINA9910993973003321

Autore

Pan Su-Yan

Titolo

University autonomy, the state, and social change in China / / Su-Yan Pan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hong Kong, : Hong Kong University Press

[London, : Eurospan, distributor], c2009

Hong Kong : , : Hong Kong University Press, , 2009

ISBN

9786612709616

9781282709614

1282709615

9789888053032

9888053035

9789622099364

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (277 pages)

Collana

Education in China: reform and diversity

Disciplina

370;379.51

Soggetti

Higher education and state - China

University autonomy - China

Universities and colleges - China - Sociological aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based on print version record.

Nota di bibliografia

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

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- 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.