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Chris Brink
Soul of a University [PDF ebook]
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What is the role of a university in society? In this innovative book, Chris Brink offers the timely reminder that it should have social purpose, as well as achieve academic excellence. The current obsession with rankings and league tables has perpetuated inequality and is preventing social mobility. This book shows how universities can and should – respond to societal challenges and promote positive social change.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 408 ● ISBN 9781529200355 ● Publisher Bristol University Press ● Published 2018 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 6630391 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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