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Academics extol highminded ideals, such as serving the common good and promoting social justice. Universities aim to be centers of learning that find the best and brightest students, treat them fairly, and equip them with the knowledge they need to lead better lives.But as Jason Brennan and Phillip Magness show in Cracks in the Ivory Tower, American universities fall far short of this ideal. At almost every level, they find that students, professors, and administrators are guided by selfinterest rather than ethical concerns. College bureaucratic structures also often incentivize and reward bad behavior, while disincentivizing and even punishing good behavior. Most students, faculty, and administrators are out to serve themselves and pass their costs onto others.The problems are deep and pervasive: most academic marketing and advertising is semifraudulent. To justify their own pay raises and higher budgets, administrators hire expensive and unnecessary staff. Faculty exploit students for tuition dollars through gened requirements. Students hardly learn anything and cheating is pervasive. At every level, academics disguise their pursuit of selfinterest with highfaluting moral language.Marshaling an array of data, Brennan and Magness expose many of the ethical failings of academia and in turn reshape our understanding of how such high power institutions run their business. Everyone knows academia is dysfunctional. Brennan and Magness show the problems are worse than anyone realized. Academics have only themselves to blame.
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- Q: What is the title of this book? A: The title of the book is 'Cracks in the Ivory Tower: The Moral Mess of Higher Education'.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of the book are Jason Brennan and Phillip Magness.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains three hundred thirty-six pages.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions of this book are nine point four one inches in length, one point one eight inches in width, and six point five inches in height.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound as a hardcover.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The book falls under the genre of Economics.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by simply opening it and following the text from the beginning to the end.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in economics? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it addresses fundamental issues in higher education.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: This book is typically appropriate for adults and college students.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: You should store this book in a cool, dry place, ideally on a bookshelf to keep it in good condition.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic research? A: Yes, this book can be used for academic research as it provides data on ethical issues in higher education.
- Q: How do I keep this book in good condition? A: To keep the book in good condition, avoid exposing it to excessive moisture and direct sunlight.
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- Q: How can I find more books by the same authors? A: You can find more books by Jason Brennan and Phillip Magness by searching online or at your local bookstore.