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American higher education in the twenty-first century : social, political, and economic challenges / edited by Philip G. Altbach, Robert O. Berdahl, and Patricia J. Gumport.

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LIBRA LA227.4 .A45 2005
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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Altbach, Philip G.
Berdahl, Robert O., 1926-
Gumport, Patricia J.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Education, Higher--Aims and objectives--United States.
Education, Higher.
Education, Higher--Aims and objectives.
United States.
Education, Higher--Social aspects--United States.
Education, Higher--Social aspects.
Education, Higher--Political aspects--United States.
Education, Higher--Political aspects.
Physical Description:
vii, 558 pages ; 23 cm
Edition:
Second edition.
Place of Publication:
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005.
Summary:
This new edition 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.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0801880343
0801880351
OCLC:
55671297

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