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What's Happened To The University?
A sociological exploration of its infantilisation
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- 206 pages
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- 8 hours
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The book explores the troubling trend of banning speakers on campuses and examines the implications of concepts like trigger warnings, cultural appropriation, micro-aggressions, and safe spaces. It questions the growing sentiment among some students that academic freedom is unimportant, prompting a critical discussion on the balance between free expression and the evolving dynamics of campus culture. Through this analysis, the book aims to shed light on the complexities of contemporary academic discourse and its impact on society.
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What's Happened To The University?, Frank Furedi
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- What's Happened To The University?
- Subtitle
- A sociological exploration of its infantilisation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frank Furedi
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 206
- ISBN13
- 9781138212930
- Category
- Social sciences, Health / Medicine, Legal literature, Ethnography, Other textbooks, Pedagogy, Psychology, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book explores the troubling trend of banning speakers on campuses and examines the implications of concepts like trigger warnings, cultural appropriation, micro-aggressions, and safe spaces. It questions the growing sentiment among some students that academic freedom is unimportant, prompting a critical discussion on the balance between free expression and the evolving dynamics of campus culture. Through this analysis, the book aims to shed light on the complexities of contemporary academic discourse and its impact on society.