East Asian higher education

"The numbers of universities and student admissions in East Asia have increased phenomenally since World War II. However, such gains have hardly been uniform. East Asian societies differ greatly, such as those committed to economic expansion and higher education and others that have stagnated through misrule and isolation. The study of higher education in East Asia can provide excellent insights into the ancient, colonial and postwar history and progress of East Asian societies. Examining higher education in 13 major East Asian societies as well as the region as a whole, this volume provides incisive analyses of leading issues, such as tyranny versus democratization, state-funded versus proprietary higher education, elitist versus populist values, and practices based on tradition versus relevance." "This volume will be of particular interest to administrators, policy makers, scholars and students in Asian studies, higher education and comparative and international education."--BOOK JACKET.