Higher Education and Civic Engagement [electronic resource] : Comparative Perspectives /
McIlrath, L.editor.
Lyons, A.editor.
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.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
section 1. Context and concepts -- section 2. Manifestations and issues -- section 3. Reflections on practice.
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.
Educational sociology.
Educational sociology .
Education and sociology.
Higher education.
International education .
Comparative education.
Education-Philosophy.
Sociology of Education.
Sociology of Education.
Higher Education.
International and Comparative Education.
Educational Philosophy.