
State Formation, Globalization, and Universities
Exploring the Internationalization of Higher Education in China
Jie Zheng(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 21. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-032-91129-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book examines the policies and realities of internationalization of higher education (IHE) in China.
The author constructs a theoretical framework by drawing on theories of state formation, globalization, internationalization of higher education, and education policy. Using a constructivist-interpretive qualitative approach, the author examines China's state policy on IHE between 1949 and 2019 and the reality of IHE at three universities in China. From a "policy into practice" perspective, the book highlights the tensions, challenges, and possibilities between macro state policy narratives and institutional realities. It offers insights into the policy-making and practice of IHE.
The book will appeal to scholars of higher education, sociology of education, and comparative and international education.
The author constructs a theoretical framework by drawing on theories of state formation, globalization, internationalization of higher education, and education policy. Using a constructivist-interpretive qualitative approach, the author examines China's state policy on IHE between 1949 and 2019 and the reality of IHE at three universities in China. From a "policy into practice" perspective, the book highlights the tensions, challenges, and possibilities between macro state policy narratives and institutional realities. It offers insights into the policy-making and practice of IHE.
The book will appeal to scholars of higher education, sociology of education, and comparative and international education.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
General, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Illustrations
7 s/w Tabellen, 1 s/w Zeichnung, 1 s/w Abbildung
7 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-91129-8 (9781032911298)
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Exploring the Internationalization of Higher Education in China
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Exploring the Internationalization of Higher Education in China
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State Formation, Globalization, and Universities
Exploring the Internationalization of Higher Education in China
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Person
Jie Zheng is an associate professor at the Faculty of Education, East China Normal University, China. Her primary research interests include the sociology of education, higher (vocational) education, cultural studies in education, education policy studies, comparative and international studies, and qualitative research methods.
Content
1 Introduction 2 Conceptual Framework for Exploring the Internationalization of Higher Education 3 A Historical Overview of China's Higher Education Development (1949-2019) 4 Higher Education Policy Shifts and the Internationalization of Higher Education in China (1949-2019) 5 University Administrators' Perspectives on the Internationalization of Higher Education in China 6 Faculty Members' Insights into the Internationalization of Higher Education in China 7 Graduate Students' Experience with the Internationalization of Higher Education 8 Concluding Reflections