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Environmental Education in the People's Republic of China: Features, Factors and Trends

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 June 2015

Zhu Huaixin  and
Justin Dillon
Zhu Huaixin
Affiliation:
Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China
Justin Dillon
Affiliation:
King's College, London
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Abstract

The genesis and development of environmental education in the People's Republic of China is described. Background information about the education system and about environmental issues are summarised. Some key factors which have proven to be obstacles to progress, in terms of environmental education, are identified and some thoughts about future prospects are outlined.

Type
Research Article
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Australian Journal of Environmental Education , Volume 15: Volume 15-16 , 1999 , pp. 37 - 43
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1999

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