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Higher Education, Research and Knowledge in the Asia-Pacific Region
. Ed(S): Meek, V. Lynn (University Of New England, Armidale, Australia); Suwanwela, Charas
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Description for Higher Education, Research and Knowledge in the Asia-Pacific Region
Hardback. Editor(s): Meek, V. Lynn (University of New England, Armidale, Australia); Suwanwela, Charas. Series: Issues in Higher Education. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; JH; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 554.
One of the first books to focus on different national perspectives of knowledge production and research in higher education in the Asia-Pacific region, it compares, contrasts, and critically analyzes how policy in Asia-Pacific countries is furthering a supportive (or non-supportive) environment for the promotion of research within higher education.
One of the first books to focus on different national perspectives of knowledge production and research in higher education in the Asia-Pacific region, it compares, contrasts, and critically analyzes how policy in Asia-Pacific countries is furthering a supportive (or non-supportive) environment for the promotion of research within higher education.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
Series
Issues in Higher Education
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403970954
SKU
V9781403970954
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Meek, V. Lynn (University Of New England, Armidale, Australia); Suwanwela, Charas
V.LYNN MEEK is Professor and Director of the Centre for Higher Education Management and Policy, University of New England, Australia. CHARAS SUWANWELA formerly Rector and member of the University Council, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Reviews for Higher Education, Research and Knowledge in the Asia-Pacific Region
"This is an excellent and timely book showing how universities in Asia and the Pacific respond in their research activities to new challenges. The thorough comparisons of Japan and Australia with China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other countries clearly show that the authors succeed in addressing common challenges for universities. The book demonstrates that governmental research and development policies ... Read more