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This book examines the origins of higher learning, and then traces education exchange to the aftermath of World War II, when the United States was internationally recognized as the epicenter of critical thinking and scientific discovery. As centers of learning arose in the ancient world, the gathering of students they drew invariably included "foreigners"-those not native to the immediate local area. Then as now, inquisitive minds compelled hu...

“As this encyclopedic work shows, what we do today has deep roots.  From the earliest days, international scholars and students were vital parts of the great academies of learning. This History proves they still are.”—Allan E. Goodman, President and CEO at the Institute of International Education, USA This book examines the origins of higher learning, and then traces education exchange to the aftermath of World War II, when the United States ...

Higher Education Exchange between America and the Middle East through the Twentieth Century reveals the inspirations behind post-war initiatives such as AMIDEAST and the Fulbright Program and their impacts on education exchange. Brawner discusses enrollments by country and the factors that influenced education exchange through the end of the twentieth century. Included throughout are stories of individuals who helped shape the rich and volatil...

Following a brief review of the historical background, Higher Education Exchange between America and the Middle East in the Twenty-First Century continues the higher education story with the events of 9/11. It describes the changes in US immigration policy and the implementation of student tracking systems, and their subsequent impact on Middle Eastern enrollments in US colleges and universities. Bevis also provides an overview of American stu...

Weakened by two Opium Wars and a succession of internal rebellions in the mid-1800s, Chinäs imperial leaders made a historic decision¿to break a tradition of isolation and seek education outside the homeland¿s borders. This book does not attempt to debate or determine the extent to which higher education exchange with the United States has impacted Chinäs rise. Instead it focuses on the story itself¿of Sino-American education trade from its ro...