Description
Events in recent years, including instances in which academics have been jailed for protesting against corrupt political regimes, have demonstrated that the concept of academic freedom is under threat. Presenting case studies which reveal real-life examples of enforced silence, this book examines the concept of academic freedom in the context of globalization and outlines the challenges posed to the development of higher education.
Offering a balanced view, which also showcases positive improvements in transparency and accountability, the authors examine the role of racial and gender biases, paired against rights and responsibilities, to highlight the drivers of restrictions on academic freedom. Including case studies from Turkey, Iraq, Pakistan and Hungary, along with examples of interventions and programmes intended to uphold freedom values, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and potential solutions to securing and practicing academic freedom.
About the Author
Enakshi Sengupta serves as Associate Director of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, USA.
Patrick Blessinger is Chief Research Scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, USA.
Reviews
'Higher education sector is under enormous pressure, spurred on by changes to funding arrangements, privatization and more significantly the role of universities towards social and political change. Faculty and Student Research in Practicing Academic Freedom therefore is timely in this tumultuous time and cements the importance of academic freedom.' -- Dr Pranit Anand, Lecturer, Learning Design, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
'This book provides a captivating comprehensive snapshot into the issues and challenges that the faculty and students face in practicing academic freedom. The diverse contributions from around the globe on the topic is a must read for scholars, academicians and policy makers for an insightful and in-depth understanding of the topic.' -- Dr Sarwat Nauman. Assistant Professor & Associate Editor JoEED . Department of Education. Institute of Business Management, Pakistan
Book Information
ISBN 9781839827013
Author Enakshi Sengupta
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint Emerald Publishing Limited
Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited
Weight(grams) 425g
Offering a balanced view, which also showcases positive improvements in transparency and accountability, the authors examine the role of racial and gender biases, paired against rights and responsibilities, to highlight the drivers of restrictions on academic freedom. Including case studies from Turkey, Iraq, Pakistan and Hungary, along with examples of interventions and programmes intended to uphold freedom values, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and potential solutions to securing and practicing academic freedom.
About the Author
Enakshi Sengupta serves as Associate Director of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, USA.
Patrick Blessinger is Chief Research Scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, USA.
Reviews
'Higher education sector is under enormous pressure, spurred on by changes to funding arrangements, privatization and more significantly the role of universities towards social and political change. Faculty and Student Research in Practicing Academic Freedom therefore is timely in this tumultuous time and cements the importance of academic freedom.' -- Dr Pranit Anand, Lecturer, Learning Design, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
'This book provides a captivating comprehensive snapshot into the issues and challenges that the faculty and students face in practicing academic freedom. The diverse contributions from around the globe on the topic is a must read for scholars, academicians and policy makers for an insightful and in-depth understanding of the topic.' -- Dr Sarwat Nauman. Assistant Professor & Associate Editor JoEED . Department of Education. Institute of Business Management, Pakistan
Book Information
ISBN 9781839827013
Author Enakshi Sengupta
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint Emerald Publishing Limited
Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited
Weight(grams) 425g
