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MACMILLAN Academic Freedom in an Age of Conformity Book

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Academic freedom is facing significant threats from a growing culture of conformity within higher education. This book from the Palgrave Critical University Studies series examines how this shift restricts individual academics, limits freedom of thought, and slows the progress of knowledge. While the rhetoric of academic freedom persists, it faces increasing criticism from students, lecturers, and political forces who view the concept as outdated or elitist. This work explores the tension between traditional scholarly pursuits and modern pressures within the university system. It addresses the fundamental foundations of academia to understand how the ability to critique existing knowledge and pursue new truths is being challenged in today's educational landscape.

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Part of the Palgrave Critical University Studies collection by MACMILLAN.

Examines the impact of conformity on the progress of knowledge in higher education.

Analyzes the changing perceptions of academic freedom among students and lecturers.

Discusses how political and social pressures affect the freedom of academic thought.

Explores the foundations of academia and the ability to critique existing knowledge.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
06 January 2016
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01 July 2015

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