The hybrid tiger : secrets of the extraordinary success of Asian-American kids / Quanyu Huang.
The hybrid tiger : secrets of the extraordinary success of Asian-American kids / Quanyu Huang.
The hybrid tiger : secrets of the extraordinary success of Asian-American kids / Quanyu Huang.
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Publisher
Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2014.
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G 2014/3162
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Language
English
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Physical content
264 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Introduction: the besieged city. Journey to the West ; Chinese education versus American education ; China's educational "earthquake" -- "Chinese-American" education. Tigers without a "tiger mom" ; Who still dreams the American dream? ; Chinese-American education--"co-core synergy education" -- Edu...
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Publisher
Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2014.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2014.
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Summary
"Why do Asian and Asian-American students consistently perform so well on standardized tests? Why are students of Asian descent disproportionately admitted to America's top colleges? This informative and entertainingly written comparison of educational methods in America and China answers these questions and more, while assessing the strengths and...
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The hybrid tiger : secrets of the extraordinary success of Asian-American kids / Quanyu Huang.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-256) and index.
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G 2014/3162
Record Identifier
74VKvKQbJqLX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKvKQbJqLX
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ISBN
9781616148515 (pbk.)
1616148519 (pbk.)
DDC
371.82995073
MMS ID
991021492119702626
