1st Edition

Education in Modern China

By R.F. Price Copyright 2005
368 Pages
by Routledge

368 Pages
by Routledge

368 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1970 this re-issues the revised edition of 1979. This book examines the part played both by tradition and by the Cultural Revolution in the educational system of twentieth century China and explores the apparent reversal of policy which took place since the death of Mao. The book discusses the writings of Mao on the nature of man, society and knowledge and his ideas on... Read more
1: Educational aims and the thoughts of Mao Ze-dong; 2: The Chinese tradition—background to Mao's thoughts; 3: Obstacles to educational reform; 4: The full-time schools; 5: Part-time schools and classes; 6: The teachers; 7: The moral-political educators; 8: Education and the Cultural Revolution, 1966–1969; 9: Education after Mao?

Biography

R.F. Price