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Universities and Colleges: A Very Short Introduction
Contributor(s): Palfreyman, David (Author), Temple, Paul (Author)
ISBN: 0198766130     ISBN-13: 9780198766131
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
OUR PRICE:   $11.69  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- Education | Administration - Higher
- Education | Higher
- Education | Organizations & Institutions
Dewey: 378.009
LCCN: 2017947628
Series: Very Short Introductions
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.3" W x 6.8" (0.30 lbs) 176 pages
 
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What is a university? How have universities and colleges evolved over the centuries? What will be the impact of digital- and distance-learning; of commercial for-profit new entrants to the higher education market; of government austerity; and of globalization on universities and colleges?

Exploring the origins and the concept of the university, this Very Short Introduction discusses one of the world's oldest, most resilient, and most adaptable institutions. Considering examples of universities and colleges across the world, David Palfreyman and Paul Temple discuss the issues facing
the future of universities, and the questions surrounding the position and role of universities and colleges within society today.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.