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Publisher:
Amsterdam University Press
Online publication date:
May 2023
Print publication year:
2021
Online ISBN:
9789048559275
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/9789048559275
Subjects:
Politics: General Interest, Politics and International Relations
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Book description

Just as higher education (HE) in Europe had its beginnings in religious training for the priesthood, HE in feudal Japan, too, provided instruction for a religious life. But while the evolution to secular instruction was gradual in Europe, in Japan it came with a big bang: the 'opening' of the country and consequent Westernization and all that that involved in the mid-nineteenth century.

This first volume in the new Japan Documents Handbook series tells the story in 25 chapters of how Japan's HE system has become what it is now, ending with a very tentative glimpse into the rest of the twenty-first century. A variety of themes are covered by scholars: chapters that concentrate on governance look at the distinction between 'national,' 'public,' and 'private' institutions; others consider important topics such as internationalization, student recruitment, and faculty mobility. More innovative topics include 'Women of Color Leading in Japanese Higher Education'. All provide copious references to other authorities, but rather than just toe the conventional line they include opinions and proposals that may be contentious or even revolutionary. The editor provides an overview of the subject and its treatment in an Introduction.

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