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The idea of a university : possibilities and contestations / edited by D.V. Kumar

Uniform Title
Idea of a univesity (Routledge)
Published
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
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1 online resource
Additional Creators
Kumar, D. V., 1961-
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Contents
Preface -- Introduction -- Some thoughts on university education / Romila Thapar -- On the political economy of educational 'reforms' / Prabhat Patnaik -- Beyond instrumentality: restoring the spirit of higher education / Avijit Pathak -- The idea of a university and Its leader: a gadamerian perspective / Binod Kumar Agarwala -- The challenges that a university confronts in India today / D.V. Kumar -- "UGC and JNU " : a tale of exceptions told in two acts / Ayesha Kidwai -- Higher education and the social sciences in a 'smart India' / Maitrayee Chaudhuri -- The spring of 2016 and the idea of JNU / Rajat Datta -- The idea of university in a princely state : reflections on the century old Osmania University / K. Srinivasulu -- Nationalism in besieged spaces / Sajal Nag -- Universities as gendered institutions / Vijaylakshmi Brara -- Social contract of public university: equality, social justice and democracy / V. Bijukumar.
Summary
"This volume engages with the idea of a University, the importance of intellectual inquiry and research, and the articulation of diverse political views and dissent. It discusses the prominent ideas and debates around universities and their nature and contributions, within the historical and social context of India. The essays reflect on the importance of critical thinking and the rigorous research process, the engagement of students with the socio-political discourse, and academic freedom. They also examine issues around the instrumentalisation of knowledge production, commodification of education, the clash between political forces and universities, intellectual freedom in research and teaching, inclusivity and accessibility of higher education as well as the autonomy and identity of universities. With insightful contributions from prominent scholars and thinkers in India, this volume will be of interest to academics and students of sociology, political science, education, public policy and governance, philosophy of education and South Asian studies. It will also be a useful for readers interested in the debates on universities and their relationship with politics and society"--
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9781003132035 (ebook)
1003132030
9781000413830 (electronic bk. : EPUB)
1000413837 (electronic bk. : EPUB)
9781000413793 (electronic bk. : PDF)
1000413799 (electronic bk. : PDF)
9780367542887 (hardback)
9781032043395 (paperback)
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