Higher Education and Civic Engagement Comparative Perspectives

Description

Provides an original and challenging contribution to contemporary debates on the civic purpose of higher education, exploring its manifestations through practices of teaching and research. Offers critical perspectives on the role of higher education institutions in terms of realizing civic missions, especially in current global market conditions.

Keywords

EducationPhilosophy, Theory & Social AspectsSchoolsLevelsHigherComparativeSocial ScienceSociologyAdult & Continuing Education

2012Book

Author(s)Ronaldo Munck, Lorraine McIlrath, Ann Lyons

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US

ISBN9780230340374

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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