In this book, the authors problematize a Chinese perspective of interculturality, Minzu ('ethnic') education, arguing that the lessons learnt from researching various aspects of Minzu in Chinese education can help students, researchers, educators, and decision-makers unthink and rethink the central issue of interculturality.
Fred Dervin is Professor of Multicultural Education at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He specializes in intercultural education, the sociology of multiculturalism, and student and academic mobility.
Mei Yuan is an Associate Professor at the School of Education, Minzu University of China. She specializes in Minzu and intercultural education.
Foreword Prof. Sude Introduction Making sense of the notion of Minzu Specificities of Minzu education Minzu inside out Being 'good' at interculturality: Answers from Minzu education Minzu as an entry into the smörgåsbord of interculturality Conclusions - On the importance of companions, complements and alternatives in education