Asia is rapidly developing a wide variety of regional organisations and interactive patterns, reflecting in large part its increasing role in the global economic and political engagements. Higher education constitutes a distinct sphere of activity within this overall pattern of regionalization.

The focus of this book is to examine the growing impact of globalization on education policy and development in the Asia Pacific region. It analyzes the reaction of selected societies and the strategies that their governments have adopted in response to the tidal wave of marketization, corporatization, commercialization, and privatization. Particular attention is paid to educational restructuring in the context of globalization.

The present volume sets out in the wider context of globalization to critically examine how selected countries / societies in Asia have responded to the growing pressures of globalization for improving university performance in the global market place. In order to enhance the global competitiveness of their higher education systems, many governments in Asia have started comprehensive reforms and adopted new governance measures to enhance their universities. Incorporation and corporatization have been identified as important strategies to restructure and re-engineer university governance around the world. Contributors in this volume critically examine how the quest for 'world-class' university status (as a global movement) has affected the way their universities are governed. Despite the popularity of management reforms and restructuring exercises in line with neoliberalism and managerialism worldwide, whether and how these reforms have actually transformed the heart of the public sector is still subject to debate. This book offers critical reflections on the governance change taking place in the Asian university systems and examines how far the restructuring of higher education governance through incorporation, privatization, and corporatization has really transformed the values and practices of those who work in the higher education sector.

To understand political change in contemporary China it is crucial to understand the position of intellectuals in that society and their often troubled relation to the state. This book explores the ideas of prominent Chinese intellectuals, their relationship to the pro-democracy movements and the changing relationship between intellectuals and the Chinese state. It is a sociological study of the ideological formation of Chinese intellectuals, and their place in the social structure and their role in influencing and effecting social and political change. It will make an important contribution in our understanding of political development in China.

With the rise of the knowledge economy, universities are under pressure to embrace not just their traditional missions of teaching and research but a third mission of serving economic and social development. This book examines the major strategies that governments in East Asia have adopted to promote this kind of innovation in the education sector and investigates their strategies for enhancing the international competitiveness of their national higher education systems. Mok delves into how academic programs in East Asia have become "transnational," with everything from curriculum design and approaches to learning to strategies for research development designed with an eye to competition in the global economy.

Research, Development, and Innovation in Asia Pacific Higher Education critically examines recent policies and practices adopted by governments and universities in Asia Pacific in promoting research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurial activities between the universities, industry and business. Critical reflections upon the changing relationship among these stakeholders are offered, with comparative perspectives and international insights into how universities in Asia Pacific have handled the growing pressure for top university rankings and keen competition in the knowledge-based economy.

This book is a sociological study of how economic reforms, started in the late 1970s, have affected people's life in China. The book is based upon the author's recent research projects conducted in mainland China. The unique feature of the book is not only based upon qualitative analysis but also quantitative data, the integration of which can enhance readers' understanding of current social and political developments in post-Mao China. In particular, the book aims to depict a context and sociological framework for the analysis of the dynamic and interactive processes between economic, social and political fronts.

Research, Development, and Innovation in Asia Pacific Higher Education critically examines recent policies and practices adopted by governments and universities in Asia Pacific in promoting research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurial activities between the universities, industry and business. Critical reflections upon the changing relationship among these stakeholders are offered, with comparative perspectives and international insights into how universities in Asia Pacific have handled the growing pressure for top university rankings and keen competition in the knowledge-based economy.

With the rise of the knowledge economy, universities are under pressure to embrace not just their traditional missions of teaching and research but a third mission of serving economic and social development. This book examines the major strategies that governments in East Asia have adopted to promote this kind of innovation in the education sector.

The focus of this book is to examine the growing impact of globalization on education policy and development in the Asia Pacific region. It analyses the reaction of selected societies and the strategies that their governments have adopted in response to the tidal wave of marketization, corporization, commercialization and privatization. Particular attention is paid to educational restructuring in the context of globalization.

The present volume sets out in the wider context of globalization to critically examine how selected countries / societies in Asia have responded to the growing pressures of globalization for improving university performance in the global market place. In order to enhance the global competitiveness of their higher education systems, many governments in Asia have started comprehensive reforms and adopted new governance measures to enhance their universities. Incorporation and corporatization have been identified as important strategies to restructure and re-engineer university governance around the world. Contributors in this volume critically examine how the quest for world-class university status (as a global movement) has affected the way their universities are governed. Despite the popularity of management reforms and restructuring exercises in line with neoliberalism and managerialism worldwide, whether and how these reforms have actually transformed the heart of the public sector is still subject to debate. This book offers critical reflections on the governance change taking place in the Asian university systems and examines how far the restructuring of higher education governance through incorporation, privatization, and corporatization has really transformed the values and practices of those who work in the higher education sector.

"This thoughtful book speaks to a major concern for the church and for any in the secular world who think of themselves as just and humane. Given its author, it naturally examines persecution from a clearly Christian perspective. However, it also allows a considerable range of others to speak on aspects of interest to them. (This field is huge, and there remain many other voice to be heard). Avoiding biblical-theological jargon, Dr. Mok writes in a way apprehensible to a wide swath of the concerned and thoughtful public." --GEOFF WILKINS, retired school principal, school district superintendent, and an elder of the church "Lawrence Mok provides a sound and clear biblical understanding of the purposes for suffering in the midst of persecution. His work will be a strong, comforting support to those currently suffering and to all who want to prepare for coming persecution, wherever and whenever it may come." --WILLIAM BADKE, Librarian, Trinity Western University, for Associated Canadian Theological Schools and Information Literacy "Christians around the world are facing more persecution and pain than ever before. Dr Mok's book let us hear what Jesus and Paul say about this. It is a timely reminder." --DON FARIS, PhD, pastor, writer, politician and missionary Lawrence K. Mok was born in Singapore before moving to British Columbia, Canada. A graduate in electrical engineering from Lakehead University and Thomas Edison State College, he earned his M.A.R. from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary. His D.R.S. is from Trinity Theological Seminary endorsed by Canterbury Christ Church University. He also holds a doctor's degree in business administration, and has lectured in Canadian and Chinese universities. He is a member of the National Omicron-PSI Honor Society. When Persecution Causes Pain: A Message from Jesus and Paul is his first book.