The Idea of a University
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- Publisher: Westland
- ISBN-13: 9789387894259
- Total Pages: 276
- Edition: 1
- Book Language: English
- Available Book Formats: Hardback
- Year: 2018
- Publication Date: 2018-11-26
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Universities are facing an existential crisis and are being forced to rethink and redefine their role. They are constantly being asked to explain their utility. Universities are not only centers of knowledge but also catalysers of social mobility. In a hierarchical and divided society like India, universities are the only spaces where young men and women can find occasions, and the confidence, to break social barriers.
The Idea of a University is placed in a particular moment of history, where universities are struggling to come to terms with the demands of nationalism, being undermined for their nation building environment allowing different students to mix and grow together, ironically.
Can the utility of an educational institution be quantified completely? Is the academic community grum..
Pustak Details | |
Sold By | Westland |
Author | Edited by Apoorvanand |
ISBN-10 | 9387894258 |
ISBN-13 | 9789387894259 |
Edition | 1 |
Format | Hardcover |
Language | English |
Pages | 276 |
Publication Date (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2018-11-26 |
Publication Year | 2018 |
Category | Non Fiction |