Higher Education Exchange between America and the Middle East in the Twenty-First Century - Hardcover

Bevis, Teresa Brawner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1137568623 ISBN 13: 9781137568625

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016

Synopsis

This book, the second of two volumes, provides a comprehensive look at the rich and colorful history of higher education exchange between the United States and the countries of the Middle East. Twenty-first century developments, and the current scope and character of higher education exchange between America and the Middle East are explored.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Following a brief review of the historical background, Higher Education Exchange between America and the Middle East in the Twenty-First Century continues the higher education story with the events of 9/11. It describes the changes in US immigration policy and the implementation of student tracking systems, and their subsequent impact on Middle Eastern enrollments in US colleges and universities. Bevis also provides an overview of American study abroad in the Middle East, a chapter on Middle Eastern leaders who were schooled in America, an update on current enrollments, and a discussion of issues and trends from respected professionals in the field as we approach mid-century.

About the Author:

Teresa Brawner Bevis is Adjunct Professor at Crowder College, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1137568623
• ISBN 13: 9781137568625
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 222