American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century: Social, Po- litical, and Economic Challenges (Third Edition)

摘要

Literature on higher education trends and problems, like the literature in all other educational sectors, is highly fragmented. Thus an overview is welcome, especially one such as this that is extensive, thorough, and authoritative. Although focused mainly on American higher education, this book also offers global applications, especially in the initial chapter by Altbach on global trends. The 17 chapters are grouped in four parts: The Setting, External Forces, The Academic Community, and Central Issues for the twenty-first century.