Universities in Transition - The Changing Role and Challenges for Academic Institutions (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)

Globalization, the information age, and the rise of the knowledge-based economy are significantly transforming the way we acquire, disseminate, and transform knowledge. And, as a result, knowledge production is becoming closer and more directly linked to economic competitiveness. This evolution is also putting new and urgent demands on academic institutions to adjust to the changing needs of society and economy. In particular, there is growing pressure on the institutions of higher education and research in developed economies to find and affirm their new role in the national innovation system. Their counterparts in developing economies need to define their role in supporting emerging structures of the innovation system. This book examines the role of universities and national research institutes in social and economic development processes. Featuring contributions that showcase initiatives and innovations from around the world, including China, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Western Europe, it offers timely insight that will be of interest to policymakers, university administrators, economic and social leaders, and researchers alike.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Insight and Innovation in International Development
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	2011
Editors:	Bo Goeransson • Claes Brundenius
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	366
Edition:	2011 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4419-7508-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Universities / polytechnics
LSN:	1-4419-7508-X
Barcode:	9781441975089

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