Research Universities and the Public Good Discovery for an Uncertain Future |
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| Author:
| Owen-Smith, Jason |
| Series title: | Innovation and Technology in the World Economy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5036-1503-8 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2020 |
| Publisher: | Stanford University Press
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| Imprint: | Stanford Business Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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Countering recent arguments that we should "unbundle" or "disrupt" higher education, Jason Owen-Smith argues that research universities are unique gems that deserve our financial and social support. While they are complex and costly, their enduring value is threefold: they simultaneously act as
sources of new knowledge,
anchors for regional and national economies, and
hubs that connect disparate parts of society. Based on his stellar research, he offers a stirring...
More DescriptionCountering recent arguments that we should "unbundle" or "disrupt" higher education, Jason Owen-Smith argues that research universities are unique gems that deserve our financial and social support. While they are complex and costly, their enduring value is threefold: they simultaneously act as sources of new knowledge, anchors for regional and national economies, and hubs that connect disparate parts of society. Based on his stellar research, he offers a stirring and timely defense of an endangered class of institutions just in time.