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Chris Brink
Soul of a University [PDF ebook]
Why Excellence is not Enough

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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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Idioma Inglés ● Formato PDF ● Páginas 408 ● ISBN 9781529200355 ● Editorial Bristol University Press ● Publicado 2018 ● Descargable 3 veces ● Divisa EUR ● ID 6630391 ● Protección de copia Adobe DRM

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