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This book is an important investigation of the roles that a university plays in sustainable rural development. In doing so, the book takes an interesting approach and engages in a comparative study of two universities, located in China and Australia. The book examines that in spite of being in different locations their work and roles are no less significant in terms of national development. The book poses the question, 'What is the role of universities in bringing about knowledge transformation in rural communities?'

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Author:   Li Wang
Publisher:   SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
Imprint:   SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 13.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9789351501190

ISBN 10:   9351501191
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   December 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Zhang Xinsheng Acknowledgments Education for Rural Development The General Roles of Universities, Adult Education, and Agricultural Extension Education Educational Development in Rural Hebei China, 1949-2011 Agricultural University of Hebei and Its Rural Development Case Studies Educational Development in Northern Territory, Australia Charles Darwin University (CDU) And Its Participation in Rural Development Juxtaposition The Common Factors in the Cases Conclusion Appendix 1: Interview Schedule Appendix 2: Survey Schedule Appendix 3: Field Visit and Investigation Schedule Bibliography Index

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Li Wang is currently a Professor and Deputy Director at UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED) in China. Professor Wang’s areas of interest include rural education and rural development, water resources, rural and town planning, and geothermal utilization. He has contributed to more than 60 books and papers, undertaken about 50 international research projects, and organized/participated in more than 100 international conferences, symposia, forums, and workshops. Professor Wang has represented INRULED and Chinese Ministry of Commerce in projects in Cambodia and Pakistan and in many international conferences, forums, and meetings.

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