Barnett, Ronald, 1947-
Being a university / Ronald Barnett - London ; New York : Routledge, c2011. - xi, 188 p. ; 24 cm. - Foundations and futures of education .
Ever since its medieval origin, the concept of the university has continued to change. The metaphysical university gave way successively to the scientific university, and then to the corporate and the entrepreneurial university. This title charts this conceptual development and examines the possibilities for the idea of the university.
9780415592680
2010020494
Education, Higher--Aims and objectives
Universities and colleges--Philosophy
Postmodernism and education
378.001
Being a university / Ronald Barnett - London ; New York : Routledge, c2011. - xi, 188 p. ; 24 cm. - Foundations and futures of education .
Ever since its medieval origin, the concept of the university has continued to change. The metaphysical university gave way successively to the scientific university, and then to the corporate and the entrepreneurial university. This title charts this conceptual development and examines the possibilities for the idea of the university.
9780415592680
2010020494
Education, Higher--Aims and objectives
Universities and colleges--Philosophy
Postmodernism and education
378.001