Public Administration

Author: Fang Hong
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The 21st century is an unpredictable era and an inspiring time. Science and technology are developing at a rapid pace, and knowledge is being updated every day. Hope, confusion, opportunities, and challenges may appear in the lives of every member of society at any time. Seizing opportunities, pursuing development, embracing challenges, and adapting to change—the key to success lies in learning—learning by oneself, lifelong learning. As a part of China's higher education system, the self-study examination system has the responsibility to advocate and encourage self-study at this level of education, paving the way for every self-learner to achieve success. Organizing and compiling teaching materials for readers to study is a crucial step in fulfilling this responsibility. Without a doubt, such teaching materials should be suitable for self-learners to enhance their innovative awareness, cultivate practical skills, and develop self-study abilities. They also facilitate learners in applying knowledge to real-world situations and solving practical problems. Books with such characteristics, although we still use the term "teaching material," differ greatly from traditional textbooks that are solely for teachers to lecture and students to listen to, where teachers' lack of explanation leaves students confused, with an emphasis on "teaching." In terms of content arrangement, format, and writing style, these materials are significantly different. We hope readers understand this so that they can establish a strong belief in learning by themselves from the beginning, continuously explore learning methods that suit them, make the most of their existing knowledge base and practical work experience, and maximize their potential to achieve learning goals.