Twisted Roots: The Western Impact on Asian Higher Education.

Altbach, Philip G.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Twisted Roots: The Western Impact on Asian Higher Education.

Altbach, Philip G.

Higher Education, v18 n1 p9-29 1989

Historically and today, Western academic models, practices, and orientations on Asian universities in colonized and non-colonized countries have shaped their higher education systems. Japanese colonialism in Korea and Taiwan is also significant. Contemporary patterns of international educational exchange have also affected Asian university growth. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Colonialism, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries, Foundations of Education, Higher Education, International Educational Exchange, Social Influences, Western Civilization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Asia

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