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Assembling and Governing the Higher Education Institution: Democracy, Social Justice and Leadership in Global Higher Education
Lynette Shultz (Ed.)
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Description for Assembling and Governing the Higher Education Institution: Democracy, Social Justice and Leadership in Global Higher Education
Hardback. Editor(s): Shultz, Lynette; Viczko, Melody. Series: Palgrave Studies in Global Citizenship Education and Democracy. Num Pages: 450 pages, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNK; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 219 x 30. Weight in Grams: 706.
This book emphasizes the inherently democratic nature of education; from those who practice in higher education institutions and are involved in decision-making, to those questioning the methods of reform processes in those institutions. As they are faced with increasing pressures to restructure and change their organizations in line with global institutional demands the foundations upon which their leadership and governance are based are called into question. This book takes a critical approach to understanding higher education leadership and governance. The overarching questions asked in this book are: how has higher education come to be assembled in contemporary governance practices within ... Read more
This book emphasizes the inherently democratic nature of education; from those who practice in higher education institutions and are involved in decision-making, to those questioning the methods of reform processes in those institutions. As they are faced with increasing pressures to restructure and change their organizations in line with global institutional demands the foundations upon which their leadership and governance are based are called into question. This book takes a critical approach to understanding higher education leadership and governance. The overarching questions asked in this book are: how has higher education come to be assembled in contemporary governance practices within ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
Palgrave Studies in Global Citizenship Education and Democracy
Condition
New
Weight
705g
Number of Pages
450
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137522603
SKU
V9781137522603
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About Lynette Shultz (Ed.)
Lynette Shultz is Associate Dean, International, and Director of the Centre for Global Citizenship Education and Research in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, Canada. Her key research is focused on democracy, social justice, and global citizenship education, and the internationalization of higher education. Melody Viczko is Assistant Professor of Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Studies ... Read more
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