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What Are Universities for?
Stefan Collini
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Description for What Are Universities for?
Paperback. Across the world, universities are more numerous than they have ever been, yet at the same time there is unprecedented confusion about their purpose and skepticism about their value. This title offers an argument for rethinking the way we see our universities, and why we need them. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 188 x 198 x 9. Weight in Grams: 184.
Across the world, universities are more numerous than they have ever been, yet at the same time there is unprecedented confusion about their purpose and scepticism about their value. What Are Universities For? offers a spirited and compelling argument for completely rethinking the way we see our universities, and why we need them. Stefan Collini challenges the common claim that universities need to show that they help to make money in order to justify getting more money. Instead, he argues that we must reflect on the different types of institution and the distinctive roles they play. ... Read more
Across the world, universities are more numerous than they have ever been, yet at the same time there is unprecedented confusion about their purpose and scepticism about their value. What Are Universities For? offers a spirited and compelling argument for completely rethinking the way we see our universities, and why we need them. Stefan Collini challenges the common claim that universities need to show that they help to make money in order to justify getting more money. Instead, he argues that we must reflect on the different types of institution and the distinctive roles they play. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781846144820
SKU
V9781846144820
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About Stefan Collini
Stefan Collini has become one of the most respected voices in public debates about universities and their place in modern society.He is a Professor of Intellectual History and English Literature at Cambridge University and Fellow of the British Academy, who frequently contributes to The Guardian,The London Review of Books,The Times Literary Supplement and The Nation.Reviewers of the recent, Common Reading: ... Read more
Reviews for What Are Universities for?
Collini puts his finger on the nub of the problem facing universities. Collini's book is a must-read
AC Grayling
Literary Review
Collini writes beautifully
Chris Patten
Financial Times
A critique both pointed and witty
Howard Newby
Independent
It is extremely well written: Collini's prose is lively, well-reasoned and persuasive. The book ... Read more
AC Grayling
Literary Review
Collini writes beautifully
Chris Patten
Financial Times
A critique both pointed and witty
Howard Newby
Independent
It is extremely well written: Collini's prose is lively, well-reasoned and persuasive. The book ... Read more