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What Happened to the Soviet University? explores how one of the largest geopolitical changes of the twentieth century - the dissolution of the Soviet Union - triggered and inspired the reconfiguration of the Soviet university.
List of contents
- Introduction
- 1: Anatomy of the Soviet University
- 2: Marketisation of Universities
- 3: Internationalisation of Universities
- 4: Academic Liberation
- Conclusion
- References
- Appendices
About the author
Maia Chankseliani is Associate Professor of Comparative and International Education at the University of Oxford. She holds academic degrees from Tbilisi State University (Georgia), Warwick University (UK), Harvard University (USA), and Cambridge University (UK). Her research on tertiary education focuses on the societal, institutional, and policy forces that shape tertiary education and the potential of tertiary education and research for transforming societies. Her work has been inspired and supported by an accumulation of conceptual, empirical, and methodological resources that she has developed throughout her career in academia, policy-making, non-profit sector, and international development.
Summary
What Happened to the Soviet University? explores how one of the largest geopolitical changes of the twentieth century - the dissolution of the Soviet Union - triggered and inspired the reconfiguration of the Soviet university.
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This book is not just another addition to the literature on Soviet higher education. It is a unique resource that offers a comprehensive understanding of the impact of Soviet higher education and its evolution in an increasingly globalised society. It is an exceptional tool for scholars and policymakers seeking a deep understanding of the development of Soviet universities, offering valuable insights into the complexities and challenges of educational reform in post-Soviet nations.
