Scholars in the changing American academy new contexts, new rules and new roles /
As the nature of education generally, and higher education in particular, changes irrevocably, it is crucial to understand the informed opinions of those closest to the institutions of learning. This book, based on a survey of academics in 19 nations and conducted by leading global scholars, is a th...
| Main Author: | Cummings, William K. |
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| Other Authors: | Finkelstein, Martin J., 1949-, SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht ; New York :
Springer,
©2012.
Dordrecht ; New York : [2012] |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xxvii, 274 pages). |
| Series: |
Changing academy ;
4. |
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| Summary: |
As the nature of education generally, and higher education in particular, changes irrevocably, it is crucial to understand the informed opinions of those closest to the institutions of learning. This book, based on a survey of academics in 19 nations and conducted by leading global scholars, is a thorough sounding of the attitudes of academics to their working environment. As the post-WWII liberal consensus crumbles, higher education is increasingly viewed as a private and personal investment in individual social mobility rather than as a public good and, ipso facto, a responsibility of public. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. As the nature of education generally, and higher education in particular, changes irrevocably, it is crucial to understand the informed opinions of those closest to the institutions of learning. This book, based on a survey of academics in 19 nations and conducted by leading global scholars, is a thorough sounding of the attitudes of academics to their working environment. As the post-WWII liberal consensus crumbles, higher education is increasingly viewed as a private and personal investment in individual social mobility rather than as a public good and, ipso facto, a responsibility of public. Preface -- Acknowledgements -- The changing academic profession in the U.S. -- Concepts and methods -- The balance between teaching and research in the work life of American academics -- Comparing the research productivity of U.S. academics -- The "glass ceiling" effect: does it characterize the contemporary U.S. academy? -- The internationalization of the U.S. academy: a disciplinary perspective -- Internationalization of work content and professional networks -- Perspectives on faculty governance in the United States -- Declining institutional affiliation -- Conclusion: new rules and roles.- Appendix A: the changing academic profession (CAP) survey -- Appendix B: CAP letter of solicitation -- Appendix C: CAP basic frequency tables: U.S. and other advanced countries. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xxvii, 274 pages). |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9789400727304 9400727305 |