Verlag: Open University Press, United Kingdom, Milton Keynes, 1999
ISBN 10: 0335202489 ISBN 13: 9780335202485
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The university has lost its way. The world needs the university more than ever but for new reasons. If we are to clarify its new role in the world, we need to find a new vocabulary and a new sense of purpose. The university is faced with supercomplexity, in which our very frames of understanding, action and self-identity are all continually challenged. In such a world, the university has explicitly to take on a dual role: firstly, of compounding supercomplexity, so making the world ever more challenging; and secondly, of enabling us to live effectively in this chaotic world. Internally, too, the university has to become a new kind of organization, adept at fulfilling this dual role. The university has to live by the uncertainty principle: it has to generate uncertainty, to help us live with uncertainty, and even to revel in our uncertainty. Ronald Barnett offers nothing less than a fundamental reworking of the way in which we understand the modern university. Realizing the University is essential reading for all those concerned about the future of higher education. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Verlag: iUniverse, 2001
ISBN 10: 0595183204 ISBN 13: 9780595183203
Anbieter: Rosario Beach Rare Books, Mill Creek, WA, USA
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Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. *Veteran-Owned, Family-Run, Small Book Store in the Pacific Northwest*. Inscribed by Author.
Verlag: Open University Press, United Kingdom, Milton Keynes, 1990
ISBN 10: 0335094201 ISBN 13: 9780335094202
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Despite an increasing volume of talk about and a growing literature on higher education, very little of it asks the question - what, in essence "is" higher education? The tradition of overarching thinking about higher education - from Newman onwards - has almost vanished. The debate has focused, instead, on technical, administrative, financial and narrow academic concerns and the terms of discussion have been framed by concepts such as efficiency, unit costs, access and the needs of industry - none of which focus on higher education as such. There is, therefore, a need for the aims of higher education to be restated in modern terms. This book explores such concepts as culture, rationality, research and academic freedom; it aims to provide a new approach to educational theory, embracing debates in social theory, philosophy of social science, critical theory, sociology of education and sociology of knowledge. It aims to give an account of the idea of "higher education" draw out the practical implications and propose specific strategies for realizing a liberal higher education. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Verlag: Routledge, 2007
ISBN 10: 0415426057 ISBN 13: 9780415426053
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Verlag: Open Univ Pr, 1994
ISBN 10: 0335193412 ISBN 13: 9780335193417
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
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Verlag: iUniverse, 2001
ISBN 10: 0595183204 ISBN 13: 9780595183203
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.95.
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Verlag: UCL IOE Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1782771743 ISBN 13: 9781782771746
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Paperback. Zustand: Fine.
Verlag: Routledge, 2008
ISBN 10: 0415495571 ISBN 13: 9780415495578
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Verlag: -, 1997
ISBN 10: 0304337064 ISBN 13: 9780304337064
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The End of Knowledge in Higher Education (Institute of Education) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
Verlag: NY: Academic Press, 1964., 1964
Anbieter: Truman Price & Suzanne Price / oldchildrensbooks, Monmouth, OR, USA
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Very Good+: owner's name at top of free endpaper; 2 staple holes in title page; else clean, straight, unmarked. Hardcover in green cloth, gilt spine titles; xv, 377pp, illustrations, charts, tables, author index, subject index.
Verlag: Routledge, 2010
ISBN 10: 0415592682 ISBN 13: 9780415592680
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Verlag: Open University Press, United Kingdom, Milton Keynes, 2003
ISBN 10: 0335208932 ISBN 13: 9780335208937
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "stimulating and full of insight" British Journal of Educational Studies"a major work . provocative, unsettling and profoundly challenging. I think it should be prescribed reading for all vice-chancellors." (Professor Colin Bundy, Director of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London)"Ron Barnett's latest book lives up to, and possibly exceeds, the high standards he has set himself in his previous books - which are now established as the premier series of reflective books on higher education." (Professor Peter Scott, Vice-Chancellor, Kingston University)"Ron Barnett has produced a thought provoking volume that raises fundamental issues about higher education. It is essential reading for all who work in universities." (Professor Robert Burgess, Vice-Chancellor, University of Leicester)"a lively and engaging book which addresses the problems of the modern university from the perspective of modern social theory." Higher Education Review"The issues taken up in this book are significant to everyone in the academy, particularly those in leadership positions." Studies in Higher Education"This is a knowing, stimulating treatise that confronts some of the most difficult and complicated problems that universities face." Journal of Higher EducationUniversities are increasingly ideological. Many of the ideologies that are to be found on campus, such as entrepreneurialism, competition, quality and managerialism, express interests of the wider society but the university's own activities, such as research and even learning and teaching, are also becoming ideologies. Since ideologies are dogmatic in character, universities are being undermined and are being placed beyond all reason.How, then, might universities live effectively, beset as they are with ideologies in their midst? Indeed, is it still sensible to conceive of universities as places of reason? In Beyond All Reason, Ronald Barnett argues that ideology is now a fact of life in universities but that a positive way forward is within reach.Ideologies have been understood, rightly, as pernicious in nature, thwarting reason and the expression of human being. However, by returning to the ideals of reasonableness and generosity within the idea of the university, and by developing creative practices that build on those ideals, it is possible to construct virtuous idealogies that do justice to universities as universities in the twenty-first century.Beyond All Reason continues Ronald Barnett's attempts to show that it is still possible to hold to and to live out an idea of the university. It is a bold and optimistic statement and is required reading for anyone concerned about the current state of university life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Verlag: Brigham Young University, 1979
Anbieter: Blindpig Books, Salt lake city, UT, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Good. B001J0US3E standard wear to exterior, interior clean.
Verlag: Open University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 033521701X ISBN 13: 9780335217014
Anbieter: Richard J Barbrick, Bloomington, IN, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Softcover in Very Good condition. Clean pages. Good binding. Minimal wear to the exterior. Ships fast and guaranteed well protected with free domestic tracking.
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Verlag: Open Univ Pr, 1992
ISBN 10: 033509984X ISBN 13: 9780335099849
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Verlag: Aspen Publishers, Inc., 2008
ISBN 10: 073556549X ISBN 13: 9780735565494
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Verlag: Writer's Showcase Press, 2001
Anbieter: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Zustand: Good. 2001. No Edition Remarks. 261 pages. Signed by the author. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Signed by the author with dedication to half title page. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Paper covers have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Light curling to corners.
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education, 2007
ISBN 10: 033522380X ISBN 13: 9780335223800
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Zustand: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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Verlag: Routledge, 2012
ISBN 10: 041567204X ISBN 13: 9780415672047
Anbieter: Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.
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Verlag: Ebury Press and George Rainbird, London, 1965
Anbieter: Boards & Wraps, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Softcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Ronald Searle (illustrator). First Edition. Light rubbing and toning overall, brief wear to corners and spine ends, brief damp stain to top page edges, and a couple of brief indents on the cover. Photos on request. International shipping billed at cost. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 96 pages.
Verlag: Open Univ Pr, 2000
ISBN 10: 0335202497 ISBN 13: 9780335202492
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Barcelona, Edit. Octaedro, 2008. 271 p. 8º. Rústica editorial ilustrada. Muy buen ejemplar. Pedagogía. Pensamiento.
Verlag: Open University Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0335212891 ISBN 13: 9780335212897
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Erscheinungsdatum: 1990
Anbieter: Antiquariat Bookfarm, Löbnitz, Deutschland
Ehem. Bibliotheksexemplar mit Signatur und Stempel. GUTER Zustand, ein paar Gebrauchsspuren. Ex-library with stamp and library-signature. GOOD condition, some traces of use. al 17200 b261 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
Anbieter: True World of Books, Delhi, Indien
LeatherBound. Zustand: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 44 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.
Verlag: Lulu Publishing Services, 2017
ISBN 10: 1483472302 ISBN 13: 9781483472300
Anbieter: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, USA
Zustand: New.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
Anbieter: True World of Books, Delhi, Indien
LeatherBound. Zustand: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 76 Volume NIR 81-2385 Language: English.
Verlag: Ballinger Publishing Company, Cambridge, MS, 1977
ISBN 10: 088410785X ISBN 13: 9780884107859
Anbieter: gearbooks, The Bronx, NY, USA
Soft Cover/Pamphlet. Zustand: Good. Copyright © 1977. 62 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate use. This is a single article reprinted from the book "Assessing the Criminal: Restitution, and the Legal Process." Pen mark on spine.
Verlag: Ebury Press, 1965
Anbieter: Neo Books, Sidcup, KENT, Vereinigtes Königreich
Soft cover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Ronald Searle (illustrator). Some wear to covers and spine, mainly edges and corners, edges and corners a little creased and worn, top right corner of cover creased, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear, previous owners name on inside of front and rear covers.
Verlag: Talus, London, 1988
Anbieter: The Poetry Bookshop : Hay-on-Wye, Hay-on-Wye, POWYS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Card Wrappers. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. 150pp. Includes a 30pp. essay by Mottram on Duncan, 25pp of Griffiths' original & translated poetry & 23pp. on his work by Bush. A little bumped at head & cover edges slightly age-toned. Book.