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John Dewey’s Democratic Education and its Influence on Pedagogy in China 1917-1937

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Authors:
  1. Lei Wang

    1. University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

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  • An innovative contribution to German-language and international Dewey research

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XX
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  2. Introduction

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 1-7

  3. Person, works and basic idea of John Dewey

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 9-42

  4. Historical background and Dewey’s observations on China

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 43-83

  5. Deweys stay in China

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 85-105

  6. Limitations, misunderstandings and translation errors

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 107-121

  7. Deweys Lectures in China

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 123-185

  8. Dewey’s influence on pedagogical professions

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 187-210

  9. Tao Xingzhi’s concept for the reconstruction of the rural region

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 211-231

  10. Hu Shi’s concept for the renewal of Chinese culture

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 233-252

  11. The decline of Dewey’s influence

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 253-262

  12. Review and Outlook

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 263-284

  13. Conclusion

    • Lei Wang
    Pages 285-290

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 291-329
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About this book

Lei Wang researches John Dewey’s pedagogical influence on the historical context of China and compares his observations and his basic democratic approach with the concepts and practical implementation of his Chinese students. As a result, it turns out that the spread of pragmatic philosophy in China was accompanied by reductionism, misunderstandings, Confucian doctrine and nationalism and that Dewey’s reform proposals can open a democratic perspective on current challenges in Chinese society. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Dewey’s research trip to China, the author emphasizes the contemporary significance of his work. The results of her study can clarify and correct errors that continue to have effect today.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

    Lei Wang

About the author

Dr. phil. Lei Wang is a researcher at the Dewey-Center Cologne, and teaches Educational Science at the Human Sciences Faculty of the University of Cologne. She is a trainer and consultant in the topical fields of inclusion, intercultural conflict resolution and change management.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: John Dewey’s Democratic Education and its Influence on Pedagogy in China 1917-1937

  • Authors: Lei Wang

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-27568-6

  • Publisher: Springer VS Wiesbaden

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, part of Springer Nature 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-658-27567-9Published: 27 September 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-658-27568-6Published: 24 September 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 329

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: International and Comparative Education, Philosophy of Education, Critical Thinking, Global/International Culture

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