A new world of knowledge : Canadian universities and globalization /

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Imprint:Ottawa, Ont. : International Development Research Centre, ©1999.
Description:1 online resource (xii, 294 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11174268
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Other authors / contributors:Bond, Sheryl.
Lemasson, Jean-Pierre.
International Development Research Centre (Canada)
ISBN:1552500454
9781552500453
0889368937
9780889368934
Digital file characteristics:data file
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-294).
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Summary:A New World of Knowledge examines how globalization has obliged universities in Canada to reassess and rethink the international dimension of their mission and practice. All now include an international dimension in their mission statement. Is this a true statement of educational principles? Or is it simply a marketing message intended to position the university to cope with budget reductions through the sale of educational services? A New World of Knowledge looks at the important role thatCanadian universities have p layed in shaping Canada's response to the problems of international developm.
Other form:Print version: New world of knowledge. Ottawa : International Development Research Centre, 1999