The making of the Australian National University : 1946-96
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The making of the Australian National University : 1946-96
Allen & Unwin, 1996
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Includes bibliographical references(p.421-446) and index
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Description
Tracing the origins and evolution of the Australian National University from its beginnings as an expression of post-war optimism, through the introduction of undergraduate teaching in 1960, to the troubled years following the Dawkins revolution in higher education. On the way it introduces prominent Australians who contributed to the University's making, including Howard Florey, Mark Oliphant, W.K. Hancock, John Crawford, Peter Karmel, J.C. Eccles, Russel Mathews, Beryl Rawson and Manning Clark. The authors explore many issues and trends in higher education, including academic freedom, relations between universities and politicians, the "two cultures", collegial politics and universities in the marketplace.
Table of Contents
PREAMBLE
The planners
The maestros
Pioneers
Research begins
Academic freedom and leadership
The College
THE UNIVERSITY IN 1960
Setting directions
Students
New initiatives
The ends of research
A new era
Change without growth
A new generation of planners
A new generation of students
From dark matter to the Roman family
THE UNIVERSITY IN 1995
The past and the future
List of Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors
Abbreviations
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Notes
Index
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