Modern University Research (1895-1949)

Author: Jin Yilin
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: This book aims to overcome the limitations existing in the research of this topic, starting from a new perspective, it strives to outline the mutual relationship between modern universities and social development, and systematically analyzes the evolution trajectories of different types of higher education institutions such as public universities, private universities, and church-affiliated universities. The author not only conducts in-depth and solid case studies of various universities but also examines and analyzes the policies of national education authorities since modern times from a macro perspective, evaluating their pros and cons in the process of modern society and university development. The book basically reflects the mutual relationship between modern society and university education, the development trajectory of universities themselves, and their development paths in different historical stages. The author also raises many thought-provoking questions, such as the use and allocation of educational funds, the utilization of faculty resources, the macro-control of the government in talent cultivation, and how to utilize foreign capital effectively and make it suitable for China's social development needs, etc. The book is well-supported by substantial materials and has a clear structure, presenting some unique insights. It is a research work of certain academic level, mainly manifested in: , the book collects a large amount of data. Second, the book presents original and systematic insights. Third, in the development process of modern university education, there are many issues that are difficult to evaluate, and the author demonstrates a relatively objective and reasonable analytical ability in this regard. Fourth, the author's writing is fluent and straightforward, rarely resorting to empty discussions yet avoiding triviality. For important and complex issues, the author retrieves data from extensive historical materials and organizes them into tables, clearly outlining the historical panorama, which also reflects the author's considerable summarizing ability.