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Routledge - The Politics of Academic Autonomy in Latin America

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Explore the complex relationship between knowledge production and political power in this groundbreaking book from Routledge. This work addresses a major issue in Latin American social studies: the struggle for academic autonomy and the challenge of originality in a region often accused of replicating Euro-American models. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how the higher education system faces structural obstacles, including politicization and military interventions in universities. These factors contribute to a state of heteronomy that impacts scientific achievements across the region. By examining the role of public intellectuals and the sociology of knowledge, this book provides a necessary analysis of the different paths taken in the fight for independence within academic institutions. This text is an essential resource for scholars and students interested in the social sciences, anthropology, and the political history of Latin American universities. It offers a detailed look at the forces that shape how research is conducted and how intellectual freedom is maintained in changing political landscapes.

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Analyzes the struggle for academic autonomy and its impact on scientific achievements in Latin American social studies.

Examines the structural causes of heteronomy, including political influence and military interventions in higher education.

Investigates the tension between regional knowledge production and the replication of Euro-American models.

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Offers a detailed study of the different itineraries and political contexts affecting academic independence.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
11 January 2013
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16 February 2012

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