Routledge - The Sociology of Higher Education Book

Explore the changing landscape of academic institutions with The Sociology of Higher Education: Reproduction, Transformation and Change in a Global Era. Published by Routledge as part of the British Journal of Sociology of Education, this text provides a conceptually rich approach to understanding how universities function in a modern world. As the twenty-first century brings structural and ideological shifts, this book addresses the urgent debates regarding the legitimate roles of higher education. It looks at the tension between new opportunities and the sense of crisis or loss felt during these transitions. By focusing on the emerging research sub-field of the sociology of global higher education, the text offers fresh perspectives on the future of universities. This resource is designed for those looking to understand the transformations occurring within global academic systems. It provides a foundation for studying how higher education reproduces or changes social structures in a rapidly evolving global era.