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OverviewBy examining the myriad myths surrounding Central European universities, Czech historians Lukáš Fasora and Jiří Hanuš take a diachronic approach to investigating the issues facing higher learning in the region. Using careful historical research, the authors point out vast discontinuities, comparing how the philosophy of education from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century has changed and how this evolution relates to the current administrative goals of higher education. As they confront the history and myths of university education, the authors do not shy away from exploring difficult questions, such as whether political and economic influences have completely transformed the goals and structure of today’s universities in Central Europe. Though focused on university systems in a specific geographic region, the findings have wide-ranging implications for higher education the world over. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lukáš Fasora , Jirí Hanuš , Graeme DibblePublisher: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic Imprint: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic Dimensions: Width: 17.10cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.448kg ISBN: 9788024643809ISBN 10: 8024643804 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 15 January 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsAn introduction for foreign readers Myth: an attempt at understanding university history The myth of university freedom The Humboldtian myth The myth of the united university The myth of indisputable foundations The myth of contributing to society The myth of university governance The myth of territory The history of university culture and some current issues BibliographyReviewsThis is a highly topical and rewarding book, as it provides a fresh rejoinder to many foreign and domestic discussions about the past, present, and future mission of universities. --Jiri Staif, head of the Department of Social History at Charles University, Prague This is a highly topical and rewarding book, as it provides a fresh rejoinder to many foreign and domestic discussions about the past, present, and future mission of universities. -- Jiri Staif, head of the Department of Social History at Charles University, Prague Author InformationLukáš Fasora is professor of history at Masaryk University in Brno, where he also serves as vice dean of research and development for the Faculty of Arts. Jiří Hanuš is professor of history at Masaryk University. Graeme Dibble is a translator originally from Scotland and has lived in the Czech Republic for seventeen years. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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