The Palgrave International Handbook of Higher Education Policy and Governance (1st ed. 2015)

Synopsis

This state-of-the-art reference collection addresses the major themes, theories and key concepts related to higher education policy and governance on an international scale in one accessible volume.Mapping the field and showcasing current research and theorizations from diverse perspectives and authoritative scholars, this essential guide will assist readers in navigating the myriad concepts and themes involved in higher education policy and governance research and practice. Split into two sections, the first explores a range of policy concepts, theories and methods including governance models, policy instruments, institutionalism and organizational change, new public management and multi-level governance. The second section addresses salient themes such as institutional governance, funding, quality, employability, accountability, university rankings, widening participation, gender, inequalities, technology, student involvement and the role of higher education in society.Global in its perspective and definitive in content, this one-stop volume will be an indispensable reference resource for a wide range of academics, students and researchers in the fields of education, education policy, sociology, social and public policy, political science and for leadership.

Copyright:

2015

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781137456175

Related ISBNs:

9781137456168

Publisher:

Palgrave Macmillan UK, London

Date of Addition:

03/15/21

Copyrighted By:

Jeroen Huisman, Harry de Boer, David D. Dill and Manuel Souto-Otero

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Education, Politics and Government

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Manuel Souto-Otero

Edited by:

David D. Dill

Edited by:

Harry de Boer

Edited by:

Jeroen Huisman