The Palgrave International Handbook of Higher Education Policy and Governance

The Palgrave International Handbook of Higher Education Policy and Governance
ISBN-10
1137456175
ISBN-13
9781137456175
Category
Education
Pages
604
Language
English
Published
2016-04-29
Publisher
Springer
Authors
Harry de Boer, Jeroen Huisman, David D. Dill

Description

This state-of-the-art reference collection addresses the major themes, theories and key concepts related to higher education policy and governance on an international scale in one accessible volume. Mapping the field and showcasing current research and theorizations from diverse perspectives and authoritative scholars, this essential guide will assist readers in navigating the myriad concepts and themes involved in higher education policy and governance research and practice. Split into two sections, the first explores a range of policy concepts, theories and methods including governance models, policy instruments, institutionalism and organizational change, new public management and multi-level governance. The second section addresses salient themes such as institutional governance, funding, quality, employability, accountability, university rankings, widening participation, gender, inequalities, technology, student involvement and the role of higher education in society. Global in its perspective and definitive in content, this one-stop volume will be an indispensable reference resource for a wide range of academics, students and researchers in the fields of education, education policy, sociology, social and public policy, political science and for leadership.

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