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The Degradation Of The Academic Dogma (Foundations Of Higher Education)
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This Is One Of The Most Important Books Ever Published About The American University. Robert Nisbet Accuses Universities Of Having Betrayed Themselves. Over The Centuries They Earned The Respect Of Society By Attempting To Remain Faithful To What He Terms The Academic Dogma, The Pursuit Of Knowledge For Its Own Sake. The Measure Of A University'S Greatness And Of The Stature Of An Individual Scholar Was Determined Not By The Immediate Usefulness Of The Work Done, But By How Much It Contributed To Scholarship, Learning, And Teaching.American Universities Abandoned This Ideal, Nisbet Charges, After World War Ii, Welcoming Onto Their Campuses Academic Entrepreneurs Engaged In The Higher Capitalism, The Highly Profitable Sale Of Knowledge. This Reformation, Says Nisbet, Has Resulted In The Greatest Change In The Structure And Values Of The University That Has Occurred Since Their Founding As Guilds In The Middle Ages. And It May Be Responsible, For Reasons He Spells Out In Convincing Detail, For Their Eventual Demise As Centers Of Learning.In Her Introduction, Gertrude Himmelfarb Pays Tribute To Robert Nisbet For His Prescience In Analyzing The Reformation Of The University In The Postwar Period. A Second Reformation, She Says, Has Further Undermined The Academic Dogma, First By Applying The Principles Of Affirmative Action And Multiculturalism To The Curriculum As Well As To Student Admissions And Faculty Hiring, And Then By Deconstructing The Disciplines, Thus Subverting The Ideas Of Truth, Reason, And Objectivity. The Degradation Of The Academic Dogma Is Even More Pertinent Today Than When It Was First Published A Quarter Of A Century Ago. For Those Concerned With The Integrity Of The University And Of Intellectual Life, Robert Nisbet Has Once Again Proved Himself A Prophet And A Mentor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Degradation of the Academic Dogma' about? A: This book critiques the evolution of American universities and argues that they have strayed from their original mission of pursuing knowledge for its own sake. Robert Nisbet discusses the impact of post-World War II changes and the commercialization of education.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Robert Nisbet, a noted sociologist and educator known for his insights into higher education and its societal roles.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 30, 1996.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in the book? A: The book addresses themes such as the integrity of academic institutions, the impact of affirmative action and multiculturalism on curricula, and the challenges to truth and objectivity in education.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used item in good condition, ensuring that it is suitable for reading and study.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 264 pages.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is there an introduction by another author? A: Yes, the introduction is written by Gertrude Himmelfarb, who discusses Nisbet's analysis and its relevance.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Higher & Continuing Education'.
- Q: What is the significance of this book for today's academic landscape? A: The book remains relevant as it critiques ongoing changes in universities and their implications for intellectual life, making it significant for those concerned with the future of education.