CiNii Books - Academic freedom

The ideal of academic freedom is the cornerstone of higher education. Increasingly however, state control has encroached upon the universities' traditional freedoms. Conrad Russell, confronts this controversial clash between university and state. By examining the rights and conflicting demands of the two, Professor Russell redefines the powers of both. Have universities the right to run their own affairs? What duties do universities owe to the state? Have universities the right to public money? What are the limits of the state's power to control academic freedom? "Academic Freedom" addresses these questions and more in an informed historical and philosophical account of the nature of academic freedom.

Volume: : pbk ISBN 9780415037150

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The ideal of academic freedom is the cornerstone of higher education. Increasingly however, state control has encroached upon the universities' traditional freedoms. Conrad Russell, uniquely experienced and knowledgeable, confronts this controversial clash between university and state. By examining the rights and conflicting demands of the two, Russell redefines the powers of both. Have universities the right to run their own affairs? What duties do universities owe to the state? Have universities the right to public money? What are the limits of the state's power to control academic freedom? Academic Freedom addresses these questions and more in an informed historical and philosophical account of the nature of academic freedom.

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Introduction
Chapter 1 The Ideal of Academic Freedom
Chapter 2 The Limits of Academic Freedom
Chapter 3 Mapping the Borders
Chapter 4 Unit Costs
conclusion Conclusion
Chapter 6 Epilogue (April 1992)

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