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Non-University Higher Education in Europe
. Ed(S): Taylor, James S.; Ferreira, Jose Brites; Machado, Maria de Lourdes; Santiago, Rui
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Hardback. This book represents the first-of-its-kind comprehensive discussion of the non-university higher education sector in Europe. It describes and offers critical comparisons between the systems in ten European countries followed by a probing look into the future. Editor(s): Taylor, James S.; Ferreira, Jose Brites; Machado, Maria de Lourdes; Santiago, Rui. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JNMH; JNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 578.
Today, a substantial portion of higher education is provided outside of the traditional universities in non-university institutions with a multitude of varied characteristics. In recent decades, higher education systems have been subjected to many changes and reforms throughout the world. One of the most important was undoubtedly the expansion of higher education in the second half of the last century from an elite system to one for the masses. While institutions of higher learning have been in existence for approximately 1,000 years, this exponential growth has been much more recent. This movement toward mass higher education has created substantial national ... Read more
Today, a substantial portion of higher education is provided outside of the traditional universities in non-university institutions with a multitude of varied characteristics. In recent decades, higher education systems have been subjected to many changes and reforms throughout the world. One of the most important was undoubtedly the expansion of higher education in the second half of the last century from an elite system to one for the masses. While institutions of higher learning have been in existence for approximately 1,000 years, this exponential growth has been much more recent. This movement toward mass higher education has created substantial national ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
Series
Higher Education Dynamics
Number of Pages
262
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402083341
SKU
V9781402083341
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