A History of the Indian University System
Emerging from the Shadows of the Past
1st Edition
Published on 6. March 2017
VII, 163 pages
978-1-137-53571-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides an explanation of the nature of the Indian university system, including its specificities and its peculiarities as well as exploring how they developed. It offers a historical and institutional perspective by singling out the forces that have shaped the present Indian higher education system. Bridging the pre-independence and the post-independence eras, the book illustrates the continuities as well as the differences between the two epochs. It makes a compelling case for the idea that history matters, and an understanding of India's history is crucial to understanding the present day Indian university scene. Using multiple paradigmatic case studies, based on the University of Calcutta, the Indian Institute of Science, and the Indian Statistical Institute, the book highlights the dominant ideologies and interests that have shaped the university system since its inception in 1857. It will be of great importance to students and scholars of history and education, particularly those with an interest in the history of India and its education system.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Palgrave Macmillan UK
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
VII, 163 p.
File size
1,46 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-137-53571-9 (9781137535719)
DOI
10.1057/978-1-137-53571-9
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Other editions
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03/2017
Palgrave Macmillan
€96.29
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Content
Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Beginnings.- Chapter 3. University of Calcutta: Empire's Progeny.- Chapter 4. Indian Institute of Science: A Paradigm Shift.- Chapter 5. Indian Statistical Institute: Autonomous and Important.- Chapter 6. Indian University System Post-Independence: Emerging from the Shadows of the Past.- Chapter 7. Conclusion.
