Access and equity : comparative perspectives /
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| Imprint: | Rotterdam ; Boston : Sense, c2010. |
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| Description: | xii, 169 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Global perspectives on higher education ; v. 20 Global perspectives on higher education ; v. 20. |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8136479 |
| Summary: | The massive expansion of higher education across all continents is one of the defining features of our century. This volume examines two dimensions of this: those of access and equity. Building on the country studies undertaken by this group of Fulbright New Century Scholars, the book offers a unique focus in its commitment to bring together an analysis of the theoretical literature on equity; a focus on the methodological problems of measuring access and equity from a comparative perspective; a comparative analysis of trends and policy developments set in a global framework; and a comparative analysis of targeted initiatives which are currently in place in different societies. The need to develop a comparative research programme addressing the question of measuring equity is noted. The volume will be of interest to a broad range of readers: policy makers and researchers at international, national and local levels; non-governmental bodies; higher education institutions; and members of the public interested in these topics. During a period of financial constraint, the provision of access to higher education for disadvantaged groups, and their retention in higher education, remains a continuing and important issue. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 169 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9460911854 9789460911859 9460911846 9789460911842 |
