In this thorough analysis of various kinds of inequalities in Chinese education since 1949, the author, a Chinese American scholar, examines the human consequences of governmental policies during four distinct historical phases, which covers the gap in this area. This will be an invaluable sourcebook for students, journalists, educators, and corporate leaders who seek clear, revelatory understanding of social realities in contemporary China. Contents: Historical and Conceptual Background; (1949-1957) Class Labels and Inequality of Conditions; (1958-1965) Class Struggle and Educational Quality; (1966-1976) Proletarian Dictatorship and Ontological Inequality; (1977-1989) Four Modernizations and Reemergence of Inequality of Conditions; Conclusion.