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Administrators and politicians should read this book. I fear some of them may dismiss it as outdated idealism, but that would be a grave mistake. Angus concedes that some changes to the sector may be irreversible, but emphasises that we must seek to ensure that the university never loses its informing humanist tradition. It is easier said than done, but well worth struggling for. -- <strong>Gerald Pillay, <em>The Times Higher Education</em> </strong></p>Ian Angus's work is a courageous and eye-opening reflection of the present condition of universities in North America. ...What Angus has crafted is a work that not only concerns those directly involved in academic life, but also the general public. -- <strong>Maria Victoria Gugliette, <em>Topia: The Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies</em> </strong></p>

Administrators and politicians should read this book. I fear some of them may dismiss it as outdated idealism, but that would be a grave mistake. Angus concedes that some changes to the sector may be irreversible, but emphasises that we must seek to ensure that the university never loses its informing humanist tradition. It is easier said than done, but well worth struggling for. -- Gerald Pillay, The Times Higher EducationIan Angus's work is a courageous and eye-opening reflection of the present condition of universities in North America. ...What Angus has crafted is a work that not only concerns those directly involved in academic life, but also the general public. -- Maria Victoria Gugliette, Topia: The Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies

Administrators and politicians should read this book. I fear some of them may dismiss it as outdated idealism, but that would be a grave mistake. Angus concedes that some changes to the sector may be irreversible, but emphasises that we must seek to ensure that the university never loses its informing humanist tradition. It is easier said than done, but well worth struggling for. -- Gerald Pillay, The Times Higher EducationIan Angus's work is a courageous and eye-opening reflection of the present condition of universities in North America. ...What Angus has crafted is a work that not only concerns those directly involved in academic life, but also the general public. -- Maria Victoria Gugliette, Topia: The Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies Administrators and politicians should read this book. I fear some of them may dismiss it as outdated idealism, but that would be a grave mistake. Angus concedes that some changes to the sector may be irreversible, but emphasises that we must seek to ensure that the university never loses its informing humanist tradition. It is easier said than done, but well worth struggling for. -- Gerald Pillay, The Times Higher EducationIan Angus's work is a courageous and eye-opening reflection of the present condition of universities in North America. ...What Angus has crafted is a work that not only concerns those directly involved in academic life, but also the general public. -- Maria Victoria Gugliette, Topia: The Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies

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Ian Angus is professor of Humanities at Simon Fraser University. He has written or edited nine books on critical theory and political thought. He lives in East Vancouver with his wife and daughter.

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