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OverviewThis book deals with the predicament of Indian universities, the objectives with which they were set up, and the extent to which they have remained true to those objectives. While the focus is on contemporary India, the book contextualizes the discussion in a historical and comparative perspective. The author examines the causes and consequences of the rapid growth in the number and size of Indian universities since the middle of the twentieth century, and argues that the growth has happened both in response to the continuous expansion of knowledge and to meet the goals of social inclusion. Written in an accessible style, Universities at the Crossroads will be invaluable reading for both scholars and lay readers interested in India's system of higher education. Full Product DetailsAuthor: André Béteille (, National Research Professor, and Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, University of Delhi.)Publisher: OUP India Imprint: OUP India Dimensions: Width: 14.30cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.210kg ISBN: 9780199455256ISBN 10: 0199455252 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 18 December 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Universities and Society 2. Universities as Public Institutions 3. The Expansion of Universities 4. Universities at the Crossroads 5. The School and the Community 6. Access to Education 7. The Making of an Inclusive Society 8. Institutions and Networks 9. Social Science Research 10. Social Theory and Social Policy 11. Universities in the Twenty-first Century 12. The Viable University IndexReviewsAuthor InformationAndré Béteille, FBA, is National Research Professor, and Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, University of Delhi. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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