American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century: Social, Political, and Economic Challenges

Altbach, Philip G.; Berdahl, Robert O.; Gumport, Patricia J.

ISBN 10: 0801880351 / ISBN 13: 9780801880353

Editore: Johns Hopkins University Press (edition 2nd), 2005

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Codice articolo 0801880351-7-1-13

Riassunto:

This new edition of American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century explores current issues of central importance to the academy: leadership, accountability, access, finance, technology, academic freedom, the canon, governance, and race. Chapters also deal with key constituencies-students and faculty-in the context of a changing academic environment.

While the contributors agree with critics who argue for ongoing reassessment of public institutions, they provide a more balanced perspective. They take issue with the "crisis" culture that has emerged among critics of current higher education practices, pointing out that higher education has faced challenges through its history.

By illuminating the complex interplay between institutions and external forces, the book provides a key to guide the endeavors of faculty, students, and administrative leaders. Fully revised and updated, the second edition includes a new chapter on higher education markets. Contributors include Philip G. Altbach, Michael J. Bastedo, Robert O. Berdahl, Robert Birnbaum, Mitchell J. Chang, Marc Chun, Melanie E. Corrigan, Eric L. Dey, Judith S. Eaton, Peter D. Eckel, Roger L. Geiger, Lawrence E. Gladieux, Patricia J. Gumport, Fred. F. Harcleroad, Sylvia Hurtado, D. Bruce Johnstone, Jacqueline E. King, Kofi Lomotey, Aims C. McGuinness Jr., Michael A. Olivas, Robert M. O'Neil, Gary Rhoades, Frank A. Schmidtlein, Sheila Slaughter, and Ami Zusman.

Informazioni sull?autore:

Philip G. Altbach is J. Donald Monan, SJ, Professor of Higher Education and director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College. Robert O. Berdahl is professor emeritus of higher education at the University of Maryland, College Park. Patricia J. Gumport is a professor at Stanford University and director of the Stanford Institute for Higher Education Research.

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Titolo: American Higher Education in the ...
Casa editrice: Johns Hopkins University Press (edition 2nd)
Data di pubblicazione: 2005
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Fair
Edizione: 2nd.