Higher Education and Civic Engagement

Higher Education and Civic Engagement
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 362
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ISBN-10 : 9781137074829
ISBN-13 : 1137074825
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Book Synopsis Higher Education and Civic Engagement by : L. McIlrath

Download or read book Higher Education and Civic Engagement written by L. McIlrath and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-06-18 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an original and challenging contribution to contemporary debates on the civic purpose of higher education, exploring its manifestations through practices of teaching and research. Offers critical perspectives on the role of higher education institutions in terms of realizing civic missions, especially in current global market conditions.


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