Universities and Elites in Britain since 1800

In recent years, the history of universities has become a thriving field of research, but no convenient summary has been available. This book offers a clear and concise introduction to the subject. It surveys the debate on the significance of British university development, and relates it to general questions about British social history. It asks how far the nature of British elites has changed since Victorian times, what contribution universities have made to social mobility, and whether higher education, despite its recent expansion, has really become more democratic.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction; 1. The growth of a system; 2. Nations and cultures; 3. Middle class values; 4. Origins and destinations; 5. Elites and masses; Bibliography; Index.

Zusammenfassung

This book offers a clear and concise introduction to the history of British universities. It provides a unique general account of their development, covering all parts of the British Isles, and relates the history of the universities to general questions about British social and economic performance. A comprehensive bibliography for further study is provided.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: R. D. Anderson, R. D. (University of Edinburgh) Anderson, Anderson R. D.
• Mitarbeit: Maurice Kirby (Herausgeber)
• Verlag: Cambridge Academic
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 28.09.1995
• EAN: 9780521552752
• ISBN: 978-0-521-55275-2
• Abmessung: 143 mm x 225 mm x 11 mm
• Gewicht: 219 g
• Illustration: 5 tables, Tabellen, nicht spezifiziert
• Serien: New Studies in Economic and So; New Studies in Economic and So; New Studies in Economic and Social History
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Pädagogik > Erwachsenenbildung; Sozialwissenschaften, Recht,Wirtschaft > Wirtschaft > Allgemeines, Lexika; HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Social and cultural history, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, C 1700 To C 1800, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher