International Students 18602010

The book chronicles the remarkable growth of international student mobility over 150 years, highlighting a shift from 60,000 students in 1860 to nearly 4 million by 2010. It explores the motivations behind this trend, the diverse backgrounds of students, and the policies shaped by institutional and national interests. Factors such as empire, the Cold War, and soft power influenced these policies. The narratives of various groups, including trainee nurses and military officers, reveal their significant impact on education and society, making their stories integral to global history.