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The book explores the critical role of higher education in fostering social solidarity and mobility, countering the perception of universities as mere providers of job-ready graduates. It critiques governmental expectations that undervalue the broader contributions of higher education to the common good, emphasizing its potential to address societal fractures and enhance community well-being. Through this lens, it advocates for a redefined understanding of the university's mission in contemporary society.
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Higher Education and the Common Good, Simon Marginson
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Higher Education and the Common Good
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Simon Marginson
- Publisher
- Melbourne University
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9780522871098
- Category
- Social sciences, Other textbooks
- Description
- The book explores the critical role of higher education in fostering social solidarity and mobility, countering the perception of universities as mere providers of job-ready graduates. It critiques governmental expectations that undervalue the broader contributions of higher education to the common good, emphasizing its potential to address societal fractures and enhance community well-being. Through this lens, it advocates for a redefined understanding of the university's mission in contemporary society.