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OverviewThe cyberspace revolution, globalization, and the ever more rapid pace at which new knowledge is created are among the recent developments which challenge our universities. While they have adapted rather slowly in the past to changing circumstances, there is now an urgent need for them to adjust rapidly in order to fulfill their mission. Success will heavily depend on the presence of an appropriate system of governance, which is becoming more complex as the cyberspace revolution makes university structures less hierarchical. This book examines the contours and dimensions of university governance in research-intensive universities, seeks to develop cogent governance principles, and offers appropriate initiatives and recommendations. The authors, current and former heads of leading research-intensive universities in Western Europe and the United States, all share the defining concern that the fundamental changes of today pose serious challenges for universities and their system of governance. Contributors include James J. Duderstadt (University of Michigan, USA), Robert C. Dynes (University of California at San Diego, USA), Hans J. A. van Ginkel (United Nations University), Werner Z. Hirsch (UCLA, USA), Charles F. Kennel (University of California at San Diego, USA), Richard T. Ingram (Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, USA), Peter Lorange (IMD), Katharine Lyall (University of Wisconsin, USA), Guy Neave (International Association of Universities), Howard Newby (University of Southhampton and CVCP, UK), Frank H. T. Rhodes (American Philosophical Society, USA), Henry Rosovsky (Harvard University, USA), Peter Scott (University of Kingston, UK), Luc E. Weber (University of Geneva, Switzerland), and Harold M. Williams (Getty Trust, UK). Full Product DetailsAuthor: Werner Z. Hirsch , Luc E. WeberPublisher: Economica, Editions Imprint: Economica, Editions Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.025kg ISBN: 9782717841909ISBN 10: 2717841903 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 30 July 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationWerner Z. Hirsch is a professor of economics at the University of California, Los Angeles and founding member of two public policy institutes. Luc E.Weber is rector emeritus of the University of Geneva. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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