Synopses & Reviews
This is the third volume of a four-part series which covers the development of the university in Europe (east and west) from its origins to the present day, focusing on a number of major themes viewed from a European perspective. The originality of the series lies in its comparative, interdisciplinary, collaborative and trans-national nature. It deals also with the content of what was taught at the universities, but its main purpose is an appreciation of the role and structures of the universities as seen against a backdrop of changing conditions, ideas and values. This volume deals with the modernisation, differentiation and expansion of higher education which led to the triumph of modern science, changing the relations between universities and national states, teachers and students, their ambitions and political activities. Special attention is focused on the fundamental advances in 'learning' - the content of what was taught at the universities.
Review
'This volume can be read with profit by anyone interested in the development of higher education.' Times Literary Supplement
Synopsis
By focusing on the freedom of scientific research, teaching and study, the medieval university structure was modernized and enabled discoveries to become a professional, bureaucratically-regulated activity of the university. This opened the way for the victorious march of the natural sciences, and led to student movements--resulting in the university being ultimately cast in the role of a citadel of political struggle in a world-wide fight for freedom. Also available: Volume 1: Universities in the Middle Ages 0-521-36105-2 Hardback $140.00 C Volume 2: Universities in Early Modern Europe (1500-1800) 0-521-36106-0 Hardback $130.00 C
Synopsis
The story of the modern research university in Europe and its expansion to other continents.
About the Author
Walter Rüegg is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Berne, Switzerland.
Table of Contents
Foreword Walter Rüegg; Part I. Themes and Patterns: 1. Themes Walter Rüegg; 2. Patterns Christopher Charle; Part II. Structures: 3. Relations with authority Paul Gerbod; 4. Resources and management Paul Gerbod; 5. Teachers Matti Klinge; 6. The diffusion of European models outside Europe Edward Shils and John Roberts; Part III. Students: 7. Admission Fritz Ringer; 8. Student movements Lieve Gevers and Louis Vos; 9. Graduation and careers Konrad H. Jarausch; Part IV. Learning: 10. Theology and the arts Walter Rüegg; 11. History and the social sciences Asa Briggs; 12. The mathematical and the exact sciences Paul Blockstaele; 13. Biological and geosciences Anto Leikola; 14. Medicine Antonie M. Luyendijk-Elshout; 15. Technology Anna Guagnini; Epilogue: universities and war in the twentieth century Notker Hammerstein.