Whackademia: An Insider's Account of the Troubled University

Autori

• Richard Hil

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Pagine

240pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

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The book offers a critical insider perspective on the increasingly corporatized Australian higher education system, highlighting its focus on bureaucracy and marketing over genuine intellectual engagement. With a mix of humor and fierce critique, it contrasts the reality of university life with the optimistic slogans promoted by institutions. The author raises provocative questions about the priorities of higher education, advocating for a shift towards a more meaningful and enlightened approach that transcends mere profit and corporate interests.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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