The worth of the university /

The worth of the university /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Levin, Richard C., author.
Imprint:	New Haven, Conn. : Yale University Press, [2013] ©2013
Description:	1 online resource (xi, 282 pages) : color illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	Yale University. Yale University. Education, Higher -- Philosophy. Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives -- United States. Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives. Education, Higher -- Philosophy. United States.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12348315

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ISBN:	9780300198515 0300198515 9780300197259 030019725X 1299464033 9781299464032
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Sequel to the author's: The work of the university. New Haven : Yale University Press, c2003. Includes bibliographical references. English. Print version record.
Summary:	A selection of speeches and essays from the author's second decade as president of Yale University.
Other form:	Print version: Levin, Richard C. Worth of the university. New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, [2013] 9780300197259

Table of Contents:

Introduction
SOURCES OF INSPIRATION
Stanford and Yale
Eliot of Harvard
The Astonishing Joseph Stiglitz
Repairing a Bicycle
The Ornament of Our World
VARIETY AND FREEDOM: WORDS FOR NEW STUDENTS
Encountering New Perspectives
Back to School
Friendship and Individuality
Preparing for Global Citizenship
The Questions That Matter
Variety and Freedom
Passion and Perseverance
Seeing the Big Picture
THE WORTH OF THE UNIVERSITY
The University in Service to Society
Why Colleges and Universities Matter
Universities and Cities
Harnessing the Wind
Rethinking College Admissions
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: WORDS FOR GRADUATES
Reviving Public Discourse
Curiosity, Independence, and Public Service
Journeys
Life on a Small Planet
The Economy and the Human Spirit
Reclaiming Politics
Taking Responsibility
THE UNIVERSITY AS GLOBAL CITIZEN
The Lesson of 9/11
Leading by Example
Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change
The American Research University and the Global Agenda
THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ASIA
The Rise of Asia's Universities
Reform, Innovation, and Economic Growth in Japan
The Role of Liberal Education in China's Development
REFLECTIONS ON ECONOMIC ADVANCE AND REFORM
Confronting China's Challenges
Patents in Global Perspective
Lessons from the Crisis of 2008
COLOR PLATES.