The post-Mao period has witnessed rapid social and economic transformation in all walks of Chinese life – much of it fuelled by, or reflected in, changes to t

A rare insider's view of educational development and problems in China since economic reform began in 1978, this volume critically examines the issue of politic

Inspired by the author’s observations of the language curriculum as a practising teacher for the past 20 years, this book addresses how the high school Chines

Inspired by the author’s observations of the language curriculum as a practising teacher for the past 20 years, this book addresses how the high school Chines

This collection of essays concerns both urban and rural Chinese communities, ranging from professional to working-class families. The contributors attempt to de