Marxism, which claims to be superior to capitalism, reached China with a promise to
eliminate inequity. The reality however has been problematic in that inequality persists. In …

As the world's second-largest economy, China faces great challenges in educational
equality and equity. This article examines the evolution of discourses surrounding …

Alongside providing a concise, yet informative, summary of Chinese education today, Ryan
draws upon her personal experiences of working in Chinese and international education …

At a time of growing economic and social inequality in China, there is a tendency to invoke
education as a great leveller but that rose-tinted view fails to take cognisance of the role of …

This chapter provides a most contemporary and comprehensive analysis of profound
economic, social, and education changes under China's market economy. In so doing, the …

Gerald Postiglione and his colleagues have put together a thoughtful, uplift-ing and
ultimately discouraging look at primary and secondary education for rural, ethnic, migrant …

In the last two decades, China's education has experienced significant transformations and
restructuring on account of privatization and marketization. Unlike the Mao era when the …

China's ups and downs over the past 50 years reflect the political ideology and the
economic reforms applied to its social and economic development. Since the 1990s, China …

The shaping and implementation of public policy is a fundamental process in any state
whether developed or developing. It is an instrument that confirms the legitimacy of the state …

Difficulty in striking a balance between social and economic goals is a policy dilemma
common to developing nations. The conflict has been particularly acute among socialist …