American Higher Education in the Twenty–First Century – Social, Political and Economic Challenges 2e - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801880351 ISBN 13: 9780801880353

Publisher: John Hopkins University Press, 2005

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Hopkins University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801880351
• ISBN 13: 9780801880353
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 568