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Universities in Transition: The Changing Role and Challenges for Academic Institutions
. Ed(S): Goransson, Bo; Brundenius, Claes
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hardcover. This book probes the role of universities and national research institutes in social and economic development, reviewing initiatives and innovations from China, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Western Europe. Editor(s): Goransson, Bo; Brundenius, Claes. Series: Insight and Innovation in International Development. Num Pages: 379 pages, 82 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNMN; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 711.
Globalization, the information age, and the rise of the knowledge-based economy are significantly transforming the way we acquire, disseminate, and transform knowledge. And, as a result, knowledge production is becoming closer and more directly linked to economic competitiveness. This evolution is also putting new and urgent demands on academic institutions to adjust to the changing needs of society and economy. In particular, there is growing pressure on the institutions of higher education and research in developed economies to find and affirm their new role in the national innovation system. Their counterparts in developing economies need to define their role ... Read more
Globalization, the information age, and the rise of the knowledge-based economy are significantly transforming the way we acquire, disseminate, and transform knowledge. And, as a result, knowledge production is becoming closer and more directly linked to economic competitiveness. This evolution is also putting new and urgent demands on academic institutions to adjust to the changing needs of society and economy. In particular, there is growing pressure on the institutions of higher education and research in developed economies to find and affirm their new role in the national innovation system. Their counterparts in developing economies need to define their role ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
379
Condition
New
Series
Insight and Innovation in International Development
Number of Pages
366
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441975089
SKU
V9781441975089
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