Education in Hong Kong, pre- 1841 to 1941 : materials for a history of education in Hong Kong

Fact and opinion serve as the Yin and Yang of Education in Hong Kong, at least as far as its historical development is concerned. Like the ancient Chinese symbols, educational fact and opinion have persistently interacted to complement each other. This interaction produces at any given time the characteristic, often contentious, and invariably concerned mood adopted by participants and observers towards educational matters in Hong Kong. Read more... To reflect the development and history of education in Hong Kong, the author has collected a wide range of fascinating and illuminating material from different sources, and, wherever appropriate, has included his own commentaries. The book will be a valuable source of reference for educationalists and others who are interested in the development of education in Hong Kong. Education In Pre-colonial Hong Kong? : 1841 / 1860 / 1898 -- Variations On A Missionary Theme : 1841-65 -- Consolidation, Conflict And Control 1865-1913 -- Enlargement And Vernacularization 1914-41. Anthony Sweeting. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Education in Pre-Colonial Hong Kong? 1841/1860/1898 -- Variations on a missionary theme 1841-65 -- Consolidation, conflict and control 1865-1913 -- Enlargement nad vernacularization 1914-41 -- Bibliography -- Index.