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As the world turns implications of global shifts in higher education for theory, research and practice /
As the World Turns" examines two of the major problems confronting higher education in this modern world: access to higher education remains a persistent problem for disadvantaged students around the world; universities that are highly segregated by race, culture, language, nationality, or immi...
| Other Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | e-Book |
| Language: | English |
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Bingley, U.K. :
Emerald,
2012.
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| Series: | Advances in education in diverse communities ;
v. 7. |
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| Online Access: | Full-text access |
| Summary: | As the World Turns" examines two of the major problems confronting higher education in this modern world: access to higher education remains a persistent problem for disadvantaged students around the world; universities that are highly segregated by race, culture, language, nationality, or immigration status have lower achievement for disadvantaged students - who are also more often targets of discrimination. This volume compares discriminated, underrepresented and excluded groups in universities around the globe; identifying personal, group, institutional and societal factors related to persistent inequality. Through a consortium of international scholars, the chapters present studies on minority student experiences and achievement, asking whether and how universities: exhibit difference, diversity and inequality; integrate multiple social groups; encourage respect between diverse communities; and use diversity to enhance student learning. This volume demonstrates how diversity and equity help advance academic excellence in global higher education. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxxi, 469 p.) : ill. |
| ISBN: | 9781780526416 (electronic bk.) : |
| ISSN: | 1479-358X ; |