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The Assault on Universities: A Manifesto for Resistance
Michael Bailey (Ed.)
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Description for The Assault on Universities: A Manifesto for Resistance
Paperback. Sharp essays take on the government's agenda of university cuts and fee increases, and outline an alternative manifesto for higher education. Editor(s): Freedman, Des; Bailey, Michael. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JNKG; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 135 x 12. Weight in Grams: 210.
With funding cuts well under way and many institutions already promising to charge the maximum 9,000 pounds yearly tuition fee, university education for the majority is under threat. This book exposes the true motives behind the government's programme and provides the analytical tools to fight it.
Widespread student protests and occupations, often supported by staff, unions and society at large, show the public's opposition to funding cuts and fee increases. The contributors to this sharp, well-written collection, many of whom are active participants in the anti-cuts movement, outline what's at stake and why it matters. They argue ... Read more
With funding cuts well under way and many institutions already promising to charge the maximum 9,000 pounds yearly tuition fee, university education for the majority is under threat. This book exposes the true motives behind the government's programme and provides the analytical tools to fight it.
Widespread student protests and occupations, often supported by staff, unions and society at large, show the public's opposition to funding cuts and fee increases. The contributors to this sharp, well-written collection, many of whom are active participants in the anti-cuts movement, outline what's at stake and why it matters. They argue ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745331911
SKU
V9780745331911
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About Michael Bailey (Ed.)
Michael Bailey is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Essex. He is the co-editor of The Assault on Universities (Pluto, 2011), Mediating Faiths (Routledge, 2011) and Narrating Media History (Routledge, 2008). He has held visiting fellowships at Goldsmiths, the LSE and the University of Cambridge. Des Freedman is Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Goldsmiths, University of ... Read more
Reviews for The Assault on Universities: A Manifesto for Resistance
'The corporatising of universal education is one of the most insidious and dangerous attacks on the very notion of human rights. This book calls us to arms. Every student, every educator who cares should read it'
John Pilger 'This is an essential book. The future of our universities is up for grabs and the manifesto will play a huge ... Read more
John Pilger 'This is an essential book. The future of our universities is up for grabs and the manifesto will play a huge ... Read more