President of a company that "provides bridging expertise to Western organizations and individuals who are introducing educational programs into China," Wang worries that Westerners feel disoriented in the Chinese educational market. She provides an overview of the structural and institutional development of the Chinese educational system since 1976, and describes the administrative, financial, legal, and personnel components of the system; the different types and levels of education; and the impact of market reforms and globalization. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)