| Description |
xii, 382 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Preface -- pt. 1. Points of departure -- 1. Developments in the sociology of higher education / Burton R. Clark -- 2. Sociology of higher education : an evolving field / Patricia J. Gumport -- pt. 2. Four domains -- 3. The Study of inequality / Patricia M. Mcdonough and Amy J. Fann -- 4. The Study of college impact / Sylvia Hurtado -- 5. The Study of the academic profession / Gary Rhoades -- 6. The Study of colleges and universities as organizations / Marvin Peterson -- pt. 3. Emerging lines of inquiry -- 7. Higher education as an institution / John W. Meyer, Francisco O. Ramirez, David John Frank, and Evan Schofer -- 8. Sociological studies of academic departments / James C. Hearn -- 9. The Sociology of diversity / Anthony Lising Antonio and Marcela M. Muņiz -- 10. Sociological frameworks for higher education policy research / Michael N. Bastedo -- pt. 4. Looking ahead -- 11. A Note on pursuing things that work / Burton R. Clark -- 12. Reflections on a hybrid field : growth and prospects for the sociology of higher education / Patricia J. Gumport -- Contributors -- Index. |
| Subject |
Education, Higher -- Social aspects.
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Educational sociology.
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| Added Author |
Gumport, Patricia J.
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| ISBN |
0801886155 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780801886157 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780801886140 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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0801886147 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000041116945 |
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NZ1 11143738 |
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