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Confucius Institutes: Academic Malware
Marshall Sahlins
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Description for Confucius Institutes: Academic Malware
Paperback. Drawing on reports in the media and conversations, the author shows that the Confucius Institutes are a threat to the principles of academic freedom and integrity at the foundation of our system of higher education. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 114 x 6. Weight in Grams: 72.
In recent years, Confucius Institutes have sprung up on more than four hundred and fifty campuses worldwide, including nearly one hundred across the United States. At first glance, this seems like a benefit for everyone concerned. The colleges and universities receive considerable contributions from the Confucius Institutes' head office in Beijing, including funds to cover the cost of set-up, the provision of Chinese-language instructors, and a cache of other resources. For their part, the Confucius Institutes are able to further their mission of spreading knowledge of Chinese language and culture. But Marshall Sahlins argues that this seemingly innocuous arrangement conceals ... Read more
In recent years, Confucius Institutes have sprung up on more than four hundred and fifty campuses worldwide, including nearly one hundred across the United States. At first glance, this seems like a benefit for everyone concerned. The colleges and universities receive considerable contributions from the Confucius Institutes' head office in Beijing, including funds to cover the cost of set-up, the provision of Chinese-language instructors, and a cache of other resources. For their part, the Confucius Institutes are able to further their mission of spreading knowledge of Chinese language and culture. But Marshall Sahlins argues that this seemingly innocuous arrangement conceals ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Prickly Paradigm Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9780984201082
SKU
V9780984201082
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About Marshall Sahlins
Marshall Sahlins is the Charles F. Grey Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Chicago. He is the author of many books.
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