Conflict in the academy : a study in the sociology of intellectuals
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Conflict in the academy : a study in the sociology of intellectuals
(Palgrave pivot)
Palgrave Macmillan, 2015
- : hardback
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 82-92) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Examining an intramural conflict that erupted within the English Faculty at Cambridge University in the early 1980s, this book develops a theoretical analysis of disputes as they unfold within the academy and explores the broader historical shifts within Higher Education and how these related to developments in Continental Europe.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: A Storm In a Teacup? PART I: THE 'MACCABE AFFAIR' IN CONTEXT 2. Chronology of Events 3. Contextualising the Dispute PART II: SYMBOLIC STRUGGLES AND PERFORMATIVE POSITIONING 4. Examples of Symbolic Strategies Employed by the Pros 5. Examples of Symbolic Strategies Employed by the Antis 6. Conclusion
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