American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century

American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 572
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ISBN-10 : 0801880351
ISBN-13 : 9780801880353
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Book Synopsis American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century by : Philip G. Altbach

Download or read book American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century written by Philip G. Altbach and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2005-02-25 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition explores current issues of central importance to the academy: leadership, accountability, access, finance, technology, academic freedom, the canon, governance, and race. Chapters also deal with key constituencies -- students and faculty -- in the context of a changing academic environment.


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