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The Idea of a University (Rethinking Western Tradition)
John Henry Newman
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Description for The Idea of a University (Rethinking Western Tradition)
Paperback. Originally published almost 150 years ago, five parts of "The Idea of a University" - "University Teaching" and four selections from "University Subjects" - are reproduced here, along with five essays by contemporary scholars exploring the present day relevance of Newman's themes. Editor(s): Garland, Martha McMackin; Castro-Klaren, Sara; Landow, George P.; Marsden, George M. Series: Rethinking the Western Tradition. Num Pages: 404 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCX; JNA; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 139 x 28. Weight in Grams: 474.
Since its publication almost 150 years ago, The Idea of a University has had an extraordinary influence on the shaping and goals of higher education. The issues that John Henry Newman raised—the place of religion and moral values in the university setting, the competing claims of liberal and professional education, the character of the academic community, the cultural role of literature, the relation of religion and science—have provoked discussion from Newman's time to our own. This edition of The Idea of a University includes the full text of "University Teaching" and four selections from "University Subjects," together with five essays ... Read more
Since its publication almost 150 years ago, The Idea of a University has had an extraordinary influence on the shaping and goals of higher education. The issues that John Henry Newman raised—the place of religion and moral values in the university setting, the competing claims of liberal and professional education, the character of the academic community, the cultural role of literature, the relation of religion and science—have provoked discussion from Newman's time to our own. This edition of The Idea of a University includes the full text of "University Teaching" and four selections from "University Subjects," together with five essays ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
Series
Rethinking the Western Tradition
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300064056
SKU
9780300064056
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About John Henry Newman
Frank M. Turner is the John Hay Whitney Professor of History at Yale University. Martha McMackin Garland is associate professor of history and associate dean of the College of Humanities at Ohio State University. Sara Castro Klaren is research professor of Latin American literature and culture at Johns Hopkins University. George P. Landow is professor of English and art history ... Read more
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