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-19th 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 21st 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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