American International Education: History, Theory, and Policy

Author: Li Aiping
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book explores the historical development of international education in the United States and, based on this, focuses on examining American international education theory and policy. Building on the of the historical development of American international education, it clarifies the essence and characteristics of American international education; the relationship between international education and national education, as well as global education; and the relationship between international education theory, policy, and practice. It provides references and insights for the development of foreign education history disciplines, higher education reform, educational theory construction, and national defense education reform in China. The book is divided into five parts: Introduction, The History and Current State of American International Education, Theories and Perspectives on American International Education, Policies and Regulations of American International Education, and Conclusion. The entire book follows a vertical timeline of historical development to explain the initial emergence and historical evolution of American international education, while using a horizontal timeline of policies, regulations, and specific practices issued by the U.S. government on international education to systematically discuss the past, present, and future development of American international education. In the conclusion, it further elaborates on the references and insights of American international education for Chinese education, demonstrating a forward-looking and visionary perspective.