Download or read book A Comparative Study on the Role of Universities in Transformation of Knowledge and Skills in Rural Areas written by Li Wang and published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an important investigation of the roles that a university plays in sustainable rural development. In doing so, the book takes an interesting approach and engages in a comparative study of two universities, located in China and Australia. The book examines that in spite of being in different locations their work and roles are no less significant in terms of national development. The book poses the question, ‘What is the role of universities in bringing about knowledge transformation in rural communities?’