Universities in the Marketplace

The Commercialization of Higher Education

Autori

• Derek Bok

Parametri

• 248 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Economia
• Economia e affari
• Educazione, istruzione
• Saggistica

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The book examines the troubling trend of commercialization in academic institutions, revealing how universities are increasingly prioritizing profit over core educational values. Derek Bok highlights the financial motivations behind not only athletic programs but also educational and research initiatives. He discusses the implications of these practices on academic integrity and offers insights on how universities can mitigate the negative effects of this commercialization.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

(In brossura)