Description
A comprehensive overview, exploring the development of research on higher education worldwide, looking at the key researchers, texts, methodologies, theoretical frameworks and research designs.
About the Author
Malcolm Tight is Professor of Higher Education at Lancaster University, UK, where he directs the Doctoral Programme in Educational Research (Higher Education).
Reviews
Tight's book is a valuable contribution to the field. His summaries of areas of research are very useful and accessible for people unfamiliar with a field. * Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management *
Achieves what seemed impossible: to capture the key concepts, theories and methods in the ever-expanding field of higher education studies. A comprehensive and unique guide to our area of study. * Jeroen Huisman, Professor, Centre for Higher Education Governance Ghent (CHEGG), Ghent University, Belgium *
Provides a remarkably comprehensive overview of key research methodologies and findings in many areas of this emerging field. * Philip G. Altbach, Research Professor and Founding Director, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, USA *
Book Information
ISBN 9781474283748
Author Professor Malcolm Tight
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 458g