Educational Policies and Legislation in China
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of educational policies and legislation in China, particularly following the introduction of Reform and Opening Up in 1978. The scope of this book: (1) provides the theoretical basis and frame
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Educational Policies and Legislation in China
Xiaozhou Xu Weihui Mei •
Educational Policies and Legislation in China
Higher Education Press
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Xiaozhou Xu The Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences Zhejiang University Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Weihui Mei College of Education Zhejiang University Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
ISBN 978-981-13-0874-1 ISBN 978-981-13-0875-8 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0875-8
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Foreword
Of all human activities, Education is among the highest and noblest. As a social factor, it has been seen as “an engine of social development,” “a purifier of human harmony” and “an expression of culture.” Without education, the prospects for humanity would be bleak and world prosperity might be a mere dream. Civilization, social development, and personal advancement are continuous with education: they precede and follow it. Nations, families, and individuals stake their hopes on education. Because of its special role at all levels of human progress, education has been given priority in all ages in countries the world over. As a result, humanity has accumulated a wealth of positive experience and, in the world’s long history, many intractable problems have been solved; setbacks have been tackled and
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