Party and Professionals - The Political Role of Teachers in Contemporary China

Originally published in 1981, this study fits into a wider context of works analysing the impact of the social revolution on the structure of Chinese society since 1949. Party and Professionals focuses on the teaching profession in relation to social ranking.This title will be of interest to students of Asian studies, Politics, International Relations and History.

List of contents

1. The Ideological and Policy Context 2. The Social Prestige of Teachers 3. Issues of Income and Material Welfare 4. The Political Status of Teachers 5. Teachers as a Political Interest Group 6. Conclusions: The Political Nature of the Teaching Profession; Notes; Appendix

About the author

Gordon White

Summary

Originally published in 1981, this study fits into a wider context of works analysing the impact of the social revolution on the structure of Chinese society since 1949. Party and Professionals focuses on the teaching profession in relation to social ranking.This title will be of interest to students of Asian studies, Politics, International Relations and History.

Product details

• Authors: White, Gordon White, White Gordon
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781138653498
• ISBN: 978-1-138-65349-8
• No. of pages: 372
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Ethnic Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, Politics & government, Social and cultural history, Politics and government, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General