What Are Universities For?

by Stefan Collini

Across the world, universities are more numerous than they have ever been, yet at the same time there is unprecedented confusion about their purpose and scepticism about their value. What Are Universities For? offers a spirited and compelling argument for completely rethinking the way we see our universities, and why we need them.

Stefan Collini challenges the common claim that universities need to show that they help to make money in order...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846144825
• ISBN13: 9781846144820
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Penguin UK
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.7"