The University and its Boundaries: Thriving or Surviving in the 21st Century

By: Eliel Cohen

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Synopsis: Grounded in key sociological theory on the concepts of boundaries, power and control, this text addresses the question of whether the university is thriving or merely surviving. Using a sociological lens to consider how institutions must engage in boundary transactions in order to maintain their unique position and identity, this book explores how these transactions also have the potential to undermine academic boundaries. Including a detailed analysis of the activities, organisation and outputs of academic research in the context of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) departments of UK universities, the arguments presented have implications for universities and their stakeholders not only in the UK, but wherever universities face challenges of purpose and identity, particularly where these are shaped by neoliberal modes of governance and management. Insights into how universities must balance the ideas of itself as a teaching institution, a research institution and its broader societal importance and impact make this important reading for higher education scholars and postgraduate students, sociological theorists, and all those interested in the future of the university.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 104 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000353112
Related ISBNs:: 9781003102953, 9780367562984, 9780367610319
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 01/27/21
Copyrighted By:: Eliel Cohen. The right of Eliel Cohen to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Education
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.