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Fields of competence include comparative early childhood education, women's education, and children's book publishing. Author of numerous publications including Sex Role Socialization through School Language Textbooks in Chinese and American Cultures.
Author of numerous publications including Higher Education Reforms in China: 1978–88.
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Shu, H., Zhou, N. Comparative education in Asia and its prospects. Prospects 20, 65–78 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02195429
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