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The Myth of the University. Ideal and Reality in Higher Education.
Paul Shore
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Paperback. The university, in its laudable effort to be a democratic institution, has lost its original sense of mission and become a credential factory rather than a place where learning for its own sake is valued. This book proposes a practical reform of higher education based on the original ideals of the institution. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: JNA; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 146 x 13. Weight in Grams: 345.
The university, in its laudable effort to be a democratic institution, has lost its original sense of mission and become a credential factory rather than a place where learning for its own sake is valued. This book proposes a practical reform of higher education based on the original ideals of the institution. The remedies involve both pragmatic changes and a radical shift in the basic philosophy of many colleges and universities. Teaching and learning at all levels must be re-emphasized, and the criteria for selecting and retaining faculty should be changed. The book examines the subject from a historical perspective ... Read more
The university, in its laudable effort to be a democratic institution, has lost its original sense of mission and become a credential factory rather than a place where learning for its own sake is valued. This book proposes a practical reform of higher education based on the original ideals of the institution. The remedies involve both pragmatic changes and a radical shift in the basic philosophy of many colleges and universities. Teaching and learning at all levels must be re-emphasized, and the criteria for selecting and retaining faculty should be changed. The book examines the subject from a historical perspective ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780819182692
SKU
V9780819182692
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About Paul Shore
Paul Shore is Assistant Professor of Education at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana.
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