Product Description

Research assessment exercises, teaching quality assessment, line management, student course evaluation, modularization, student fees - these are all names of innovations in modern British universities. How far do they constitute a significant departure from traditional academic concerns? Using some themes of Newman's classic "The Idea of a University" as a springboard, this book aims to address these questions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #836520 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 136 pages

Review
'Those who care about universities should thank Gordon Graham for doing what has needed doing so urgently'. Philosophy. 'Deserves the attention of a wide audience'. Political Studies Review. 'Though densely and cogently argued, this book is extremely readable and indeed deserves to be widely read'. Philosophical Quarterly.

Philosophical Quarterly
'Though densely and cogently argued, this book is extremely readable and indeed deserves to be widely read'.

Network
'Raises issues that should be widely debated in the media and which should inform educational manifestos for the next election.'