Publications

Happiness and Public Policy: Theory, Case Studies and Implications

A book which contributed from the papers of the conference on “Progress, Happiness, and Public Policy” has been released in August 2006. It is edited by Prof. Yew-Kwang Ng and Prof. Lok Sang Ho and is published by the Palgrave Macmillan.       Details

Growing up in Hong Kong in the 21st Century

A book under the title Growing up in Hong Kong in the 21st Century - the same title as the conference was held in the summer of 2003 - has now been published by Ming Pao Press. It is based on contributions for the conference as well as some other invited/solicited contributions.

The volume is in Chinese and carries a listed price of $49. You can, however, order from us using the order form for $25 a piece, delivery included. This is a subsidized price and available only through the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences, Lingnan University.     Order Form      Table of Contents

Education Reform and the Quest for Excellence

This book investigates and analyses critical issues in education reform and discusses possible pitfalls in the current global drive to promote excellence. Instead of documenting the successes and frustrations encountered by education reformers in specific jurisdictions, this book aims to offer directions for education reformers, and sets out to be prescriptive rather than descriptive. While the cases covered here are focused on Hong Kong, they are no less useful in throwing light upon the direction of education reform all over the world.      Table of Contents