6,020円 The University and the Economy provides an in-depth exploration of the many ways in which universities contribute to economic development and growth. By providing readers with theoretical tools and evidence to explain the means by which university activities impact the economic system, the book o...

6,076円 In 1965 Mr. Raymond Poignant published a comparative study, entitled "Education in the Common Market Countries", of the organi sation and state of development of education in the six countries of the Community and in three industrialised countries: the United States, the United Kingdom and the US...

421円 Reality Check: A College Student's Survival Guide is the ONLY college survival guide written by a current college student, young adult and it uses a unique conversational tone, which makes it an easy, attention-grabbing read. It is a thought-provoking wake-up call for college students and young a...

10,943円 The authors of this comparative study of affirmative action compare the employment practices of six countries: the U.S., Canada, Great Britain/Northern Ireland, India, Malaysia, and South Africa. They look at mandatory quota policies; legislated versus voluntary policies; goals and timetables; re...

13,596円 The drive to internationalize higher education has seen the focus shift in recent years towards its defining element, the curriculum. As the point of connection between broader institutional strategies and the student experience, the curriculum plays a key role in the success or failure of the in...

10,612円 As scholars and administrators have sharpened their focus on higher education beyond trends in access and graduation rates for underrepresented college students, there are growing calls for understanding the experiential dimensions of college life. This contributed book explores what actually hap...

2,010円 **NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER CNN host and best-selling author Fareed Zakaria argues for a renewed commitment to the world’s most valuable educational tradition.** The liberal arts are under attack. The governors of Florida, Texas, and North Carolina have all pledged that they will not spend taxpay...

7,105円 The second half of the twentieth century saw the University of Pennsylvania grow in size as well as in stature. On its way to becoming one of the world's most celebrated research universities, Penn exemplified the role of urban renewal in the postwar redevelopment and expansion of urban universit...

3,979円 In this book, philosopher Harry Brighouse and Spencer Foundation president Michael McPherson bring together leading philosophers to think about some of the most fundamental questions that higher education faces. Looking beyond the din of arguments over how universities should be financed, how the...

1,326円 The “dean” of development officers in Texas, if not the entire nation, Bob Walker has been instrumental in raising hundreds of millions of dollars for Texas A&M University, including many of the largest gifts in the university’s history. He provides through this book many instructive and sometime...

1,989円 Do you want to know how to get on to the business or economics course of your choice? Do you want to know what career paths a business or economics degree unlocks for you? The application process for spaces is tougher than ever.  Detailed advice and up-to-date information on career options ...

1,989円 Are you facing the daunting and highly competitive Veterinary school application process? Do you want to know how you can increase your chances of gaining a place? With only a small number of UK schools offering veterinary courses competition for these places is fierce.  Make sure your appl...