Asian universities : historical perspectives and contemporary challenges / edited by Philip G. Altbach & Toru Umakoshi.
| Other author | Altbach, Philip G. |
| Other author | Umakoshi, Tōru, 1942-2011. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2004. |
| Description | 377 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The past and future of Asian universities : Twenty-first century challenges / Philip G. Altbach -- Private higher education in Asia : transitions and development / Toru Umakoshi -- Chinese higher education : the legacy of the past and the context of the future / Weifang Min -- Higher education in India : massification and change / N. Jayaram -- Japanese higher education : contemporary reform and the influence of tradition / Motohisa Kaneko -- Korean higher education : history and future challenges / Sungho H. Lee -- Singapore : small nation, big plans / Jason Tan -- Thai universities : past, present, and future / Paitoon Sinlarat -- Malaysian universities : toward equality, accessibility, and quality / Molly N.N. Lee -- The evolution of higher education in Indonesia / Mochtar Buchori & Abdul Malik -- The Philippines : past, present, and future dimensions of higher education / Andrew Gonzalez -- Universities in Vietnam : legacies, challenges, and prospects / Pham Lan Huong and Gerald W. Fry -- Cambodian higher education : mixed visions / Pit Chamnan & David Ford. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2004010444 |
| ISBN | 080188036X (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0801880378 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0801880351 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LA1058 .A85 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |