Beyond the Ivory Tower

Social Responsibilities of the Modern University

Häftad, Engelska, 1984

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Beskrivning

Derek Bok examines the complex ethical and social issues facing modern universities today, and suggests approaches that will allow the academic institution both to serve society and to continue its primary mission of teaching and research.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1984-01-01
Mått:152 x 229 x 23 mm
Vikt:499 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:328
Förlag:Harvard University Press
ISBN:9780674068988

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Pedagogik inom Psykologi och pedagogik

Mer om författaren

Derek C. Bok is President Emeritus and Three Hundredth Anniversary University Professor, Harvard University.

Recensioner i media

[Bok] brings to the task a keenly analytical mind and an acute sensitivity to the configurations of institutional power and conflict.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction Part I: Basic Academic Values 1. Academic Freedom 2. Institutional Autonomy and the Demands of the State 3. The Purposes of the University and Its Responsibilities to Society Part II: Academic Responses to Social Problems 4. Access to the University and the Problem of Racial Inequality 5. The Moral Development of Students 6. Academic Science and the Quest for Technological Innovation 7. The Social Responsibilities of Research 8. Technical Assistance Abroad Part III: Addressing Social Problems By Nonacademic Means 9. The University and the Local Community 10. Taking Political Positions 11. Accepting Gifts 12. Boycotts and Other Efforts to Avoid Outside Relationships Conclusion Index