World Class Worldwide
Transforming Research Universities in Asia and Latin America
Published on 26. August 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-8018-8662-1 (ISBN)
Description
Nations with strong research universities are better able to compete in the international marketplace of ideas and innovation. Any country-especially in the developing world-striving to participate in the global knowledge economy must recognize the power of such institutions to transform society. In World Class Worldwide, analysts from developing and middle-income countries in Asia and Latin America explore their countries' specific challenges in providing "world class" higher education. Philip G. Altbach, Jorge Balan, and their contributors combine current scholarship and practical experience in presenting a comprehensive discussion of the significant issues facing research universities in Mexico, China, India, and elsewhere. They address the special challenges of establishing and maintaining these institutions; the role of information technology; how research universities train leaders and foster scientific innovation; and the extent to which the private sector can and should be involved in funding and development.
Reviews / Votes
Makes a unique contribution to the study of research universities in Asia and Latin America. -- Jung Cheol Shin Higher Education 2007 Rich in information, analysis, and perspectives. It can be recommended with confidence to students and scholars. -- Philippe Debroux Asia Pacific Business Review 2008 An informative and insightful book... worth reading not only for those interested in comparative education but for anyone concerned with understanding the economic future of Asia and Latin America. -- Michael J. Seth Pacific Affairs 2009 Policymakers and university administrators who read [this book] will gain in depth understanding of the challenges of building research-oriented universities in middle-income and developing countries. -- Hannah H. Covert The Americas 2009More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Baltimore, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 164 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
458 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8018-8662-1 (9780801886621)
DOI
10.1353/book.3387
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Transforming Research Universities in Asia and Latin America
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Transforming Research Universities in Asia and Latin America
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Persons
Philip G. Altbach is the Monan Professor of Higher Education and director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College. He is coeditor of American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century, Asian Universities, and In Defense of American Higher Education, all published by Johns Hopkins. Jorge Balan served as senior program officer at the Ford Foundation. He is currently a visiting professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.
Content
Preface
Chapter 1. Empires of Knowledge and Development
Part I: Asia
Chapter 2. The Flagship University and China's Economic Reform
Chapter 3. Research Universities in China: Differentiation, Classification, and Future World-Class Status
Chapter 4. Beyond Retailing Knowledge: Prospects of Research-Oriented Universities in India
Chapter 5. Prospects for World-Class Research Universities in India
Chapter 6. The Making of a World-Class University at the Periphery: Seoul National University
Part II: Latin America
Chapter 7. Brazil's Leading University: Original Ideas and Contemporary Goals
Chapter 8. Brazilian Research Universities
Chapter 9. La Maxima Casa de Estudios: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico as a State-Building University
Chapter 10. The Role of Research Universities in Mexico: A Change of Paradigm?
Chapter 11. Are There Research Universities in Chile?
Chapter 12. The Challenge of Building Research Universities in Middle-Income Countries: The Case of the University of Buenos Aires
Chapter 13. Higher Education Policy and the Research University: In Asia and Latin America
Contributors
Index
Chapter 1. Empires of Knowledge and Development
Part I: Asia
Chapter 2. The Flagship University and China's Economic Reform
Chapter 3. Research Universities in China: Differentiation, Classification, and Future World-Class Status
Chapter 4. Beyond Retailing Knowledge: Prospects of Research-Oriented Universities in India
Chapter 5. Prospects for World-Class Research Universities in India
Chapter 6. The Making of a World-Class University at the Periphery: Seoul National University
Part II: Latin America
Chapter 7. Brazil's Leading University: Original Ideas and Contemporary Goals
Chapter 8. Brazilian Research Universities
Chapter 9. La Maxima Casa de Estudios: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico as a State-Building University
Chapter 10. The Role of Research Universities in Mexico: A Change of Paradigm?
Chapter 11. Are There Research Universities in Chile?
Chapter 12. The Challenge of Building Research Universities in Middle-Income Countries: The Case of the University of Buenos Aires
Chapter 13. Higher Education Policy and the Research University: In Asia and Latin America
Contributors
Index