Invisible Tax

How Universities Shape Chinese International Students' Wellbeing in the United States

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

2 241 kr

Kommande

Beskrivning

Chinese international students contribute billions to U.S. universities but face an "invisible tax" of institutional neglect. This mixed-method study reveals that campus climate, rather than formal support services, shapes student wellbeing, exposing how universities profit while undervaluing students' cultural and social capital.The internationalization of U.S. higher education has generated significant economic gains, yet these revenue-generating students often encounter institutional climates that marginalize their contributions while exploiting their presence—a phenomenon termed the "invisible tax." Drawing on Bourdieu's relational sociology alongside critical race and organizational theories, this book shifts the focus from deficit-based narratives to institutional accountability. It offers an evidence-based framework for fostering inclusive campus environments that value the capital international students bring.The book is an essential resource for researchers, academics, and graduate students in international education, higher education studies, and organizational behavior, particularly those examining policy volatility, institutional support systems, and student wellbeing.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-08-07
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:182
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041281306

Utforska kategorier

Mer om författaren

Xinxin Wang is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Higher Education, Fudan University, China. Her research focuses on international and comparative education, general education and curriculum, and the experiences of international students in U.S. universities. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, Journal of International Students, and other leading journals.

Recensioner i media

"International students are not resources for someone else, they are people. No one can know international education without seeing it through their eyes. Xinxin Wang takes us there. The Invisible Tax is a wonderful book."Simon Marginson, Professor of Higher Education, Universities of Bristol and Oxford, UK"At a time when Chinese international students are increasingly viewed through the lens of politics and national security, The Invisible Tax reminds us that they are students first. Wang shifts the conversation from how students adapt to how universities respond, offering a compelling examination of the often-unseen costs students bear. This thoughtful and timely book challenges universities to rethink what meaningful inclusion and support truly require."Jenny J. Lee, Professor of Higher Education and Dean of International Education, University of Arizona, USA

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction: The Invisible Tax on Chinese International Students 2. A 170-Year Odyssey: From Yung Wing to Gen Z 3. The Capital They Bring, The Recognition They're Denied 4. From Welcome Mats to Glass Doors: University Climate, Culture, And Support 5. Four Typologies of Student Wellbeing and Its Co-Construction 6. One-Way Adaptation or Mutual Understanding? 7. Toward Equity and Inclusion