Chinese Higher Education: A Decade of Reform and Development (1978-1988)

The 1980s was a critically important period for China, a time of almost unparalleled growth and change. What changes, then, have occurred in Chinese higher education, which plays a vital role in the nation's political and economic development? Specifically, what reform measures were initiated and what achievements made in the management, structure, faculty, students and exchanges with other countries?
With solid research, fresh data and the author's personal involvement as eyewitness and participant in the reform process, this book offers a rigorous examination and critical interpretation of the dramatic, extensive reforms and developments during the decade 1978-88 against a background of profound political, social and economic turbulence. To provide a historical perspective for the ten years of comprehensive reforms and development this book also examines Chinese higher education during its 3000 years of evolution. Additionally, future scenarios are discussed and recommendations made for development in the decades ahead.