This book analyses the role of universities as critical actors in the socio-economic development of peripheral regions in Norway and the Czech Republic. Examining the ambiguities of the traditional mission of a university in comparison to contemporary demands, the editors and contributors move past single-case analyses to adopt an integrated conceptual and analytical framework. The authors question whether universities can indeed ¿fix¿ the conditions of any region they operate in, as is a common assumption, by examining peripheral regions, many of which have been devastated by natural or man-made disasters. Simultaneously acknowledging the complexities at the heart of both higher education institutions and regions, this book brings together a set of critical contributions that shed light on how universities can fulfil their role in peripheral regions rather than knowledge-intensive cities and towns. This uniquely researched book will be of interest to students and scholars of higher education, universities and communities, and education policy.
| Serija: | Palgrave Studies in Global Higher Education |
| Leidėjas: | Springer Nature Switzerland |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2018 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 236 |
| ISBN-10: | 3030087549 |
| ISBN-13: | 9783030087548 |
| Formatas: | 210 x 148 x 13 mm. Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
Parašykite atsiliepimą apie „Higher Education and Regional Development: Tales from Northern and Central Europe“
