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Research University in a Time of Discontent by Elinor G. Barber (1994, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherJohns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-100801849586

ISBN-139780801849589

eBay Product ID (ePID)440405

Product Key Features

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameResearch University in a Time of Discontent

Publication Year1994

SubjectHigher

TypeTextbook

AuthorElinor G. Barber

Subject AreaEducation

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight18.9 Oz

Item Length8.8 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN94-019837

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"This volume contains 19 papers on the current status of the research university particularly in light of diminished federal research support and of the opportunities and perils of the larger, international, educational stage."-- Resources in Education, "The book's key themes are managerial problems, internal politics, student-related issues and the perennial question of funding and resources."--Tony Becher, London Times, The book's key themes are managerial problems, internal politics, student-related issues and the perennial question of funding and resources., ""This volume contains 19 papers on the current status of the research university particularly in light of diminished federal research support and of the opportunities and perils of the larger, international, educational stage."", This volume contains 19 papers on the current status of the research university particularly in light of diminished federal research support and of the opportunities and perils of the larger, international, educational stage.

Dewey Edition20

Grade FromCollege Graduate Student

Dewey Decimal378.73

Table Of ContentContributors: Harvey Brooks, Jonathan R. Cole, Stephen R. Graubard, Adrienne Jamieson, Donald Kennedy, Nannerl O. Keohane, Seymour Martin Lipset, Walter E. Massey, Steven Muller, Rodney W. Nichols, Nelson W. Polsby, Kenneth Prewitt, Frank H.T. Rhodes, William C. Richardson, Robert M. Rosenzweig, John R. Searle, Eugene B. Skolnikoff, Neil J. Smelser, Stephen M. Stigler, Francis X. Sutton

SynopsisThis drastically changed climate in which research universities and other institutions of higher education now function has led to grave doubts about how these institutions will operate in the fuiture. In The Research University in a Time of Discontent distonguished scholars address this concern, drwaing examples and making recommendations based on their own experience as academic administrators and faculty members. In essays both learned and provocative--with new contributions enriching the collection previously published in Daedalus --these leading authorities on higher education policy and practice address a variety of important concerns: - institutional leadership and governance - competition among institutions and within disciplines - the erosion of public trust - "grade inflation" and the perversion of the academic reward system - the challenges of diversity - federal science policy - increased competition for limited research funds - the place of teaching within the research university, Drawing examples and making recommendations based on their ownexperience as academic administrators and faculty members, distinguished scholars address the drastically changed climate in which research universities and other institutions of higher education now function., Drawing examples and making recommendations based on their own experience as academic administrators and faculty members, distinguished scholars address the drastically changed climate in which research universities and other institutions of higher education now function., This drastically changed climate in which research universities and other institutions of higher education now function has led to grave doubts about how these institutions will operate in the fuiture. In The Research University in a Time of Discontent distonguished scholars address this concern, drwaing examples and making recommendations based on their own experience as academic administrators and faculty members. In essays both learned and provocative--with new contributions enriching the collection previously published in Daedalus --these leading authorities on higher education policy and practice address a variety of important concerns: * institutional leadership and governance * competition among institutions and within disciplines * the erosion of public trust * "grade inflation" and the perversion of the academic reward system * the challenges of diversity * federal science policy * increased competition for limited research funds * the place of teaching within the research university

LC Classification NumberLA227.4.R47 1994