{"title":"Janette Ryan","description":"\u003cp\u003eJanette Ryan offers insightful explorations into the field of education, with a particular focus on global perspectives such as the educational landscape in China. Her works provide thoughtful analysis and a deeper understanding of educational systems and their cultural contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in education and reference will find Ryan’s writing both informative and engaging, presenting complex topics with clarity and scholarly attention. Her books serve as valuable resources for educators, students, and anyone curious about how education shapes societies worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"education-in-china-by-janette-ryan-9780745664101","title":"Education in China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout its history, education in China has played a pivotal role in the nation’s governance, civic society, and the social and cultural lives of its citizens. Today we see a nation grappling with how to modernise and internationalise its education system, while still retaining China’s intellectual traditions and values in the face of growing educational inequalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEducation in China\u003c\/em\u003e analyses the historical and contemporary place of education in China and how the past has influenced today’s trends. Recent fundamental educational reforms have been driven by the need for continuing economic development and a highly skilled workforce, at the same time fulfilling the aspirations of its citizens and their desire for the prestige education brings. Moreover, ideological education plays a key role in enlisting citizens to the national cause. Although China has ambitious plans for its education system, several problems remain, including an examination-obsessed system and highly competitive culture, which skew the social fabric and dominate family life and childhoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis accessible analysis will be a welcome resource for students of comparative education as well as those across the social sciences interested in Chinese society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462876184812,"sku":"9780745664101","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745664101-education-in-china.jpg?v=1775025145"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/janette-ryan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}