Higher Education in the BRICS Countries
. Ed(S): Schwartzman, Simon; Pinheiro, Romulo; Pillay, Pundy
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Paperback. Editor(s): Schwartzman, Simon; Pinheiro, Romulo; Pillay, Pundy. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 509 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 58 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 777.
In spite of the increasing attention attributed to the rise in prominence of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries, few studies have looked at the ways in which broader social expectations with respect to the role of higher education across the BRICS have changed, or not, in recent years. Our point of departure is that, contrary to the conventional wisdom focusing on functionalistic perspectives, higher education systems are not just designed by governments to fulfill certain functions, but have a tendency for evolving in a rather unpredictable fashion as a result of the complex interplay between ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
509
Condition
New
Series
Higher Education Dynamics
Number of Pages
493
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789402400144
SKU
V9789402400144
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Reviews for Higher Education in the BRICS Countries
“The book is highly recommended for scholars and students who major in or are interested in comparative education and higher education. Moreover, it should be of interest to policy makers and institutional leaders who want to benefit from the insights and policies of BRICS countries. The work of this volume marks an effective opening for future BRICS higher education studies.” ... Read more