What’s Happened To The University?

What’s Happened To The University?

Frank Furedi

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2016
Materia
Sociedad y cultura: general
ISBN:
9781138212930
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Disturbing events on campuses has become a matter of concern not just for academics but also for the general public. What is one to make of the growing trend of banning speakers? What’s the meaning of trigger warnings, cultural appropriation, micro-aggression or safe spaces? And why are some students going around arguing that academic freedom is no big deal? Read this book!

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