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At the bottom of every controversy embroiling the university todayfrom debates over hatespeech codes to the reorganization of the academy as a multicultural institutionis the concept of academic freedom. But academic freedom is almost never mentioned in these debates. Now nine leading academics, including Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Edward Said, Richard Rorty, and Joan W. Scott, consider the problems confronting the American University in terms of their effect on the future of academic freedom.Louis Menand has assembled The Future of Academic Freedom to better define and delineate what should and should not happen within our colleges and universities. . . . The whole extremely learned yet accessible debate exploits the freedoms it extols, tackling sensitive subjects such as ethnicity and ethics headon.Publishers WeeklyThe essays are not only sharp, elegant and lucid, but extremely wellinformed about the history of American battles over academic freedom.Alan Ryan, Times Higher Education Supplement[A] superb inquiry into some of the most vexing and significant issues in higher education today.Zachary Karabell, Boston Book Review
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I expected more in-depth analysis from this compilation. While some chapters are engaging, others feel a bit superficial. I was hoping for a broader exploration of the topic. Still, it’s okay for casual readers.
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Carlos Ruiz
Great for Academic Discussions
I bought this as a gift for my professor, and he loved it! It sparked some fascinating discussions in class about the challenges faced in academia today. Definitely recommend for anyone involved in education.
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Nia Thompson
Not What I Expected
I found the book to be quite dry and hard to engage with. Some sections dragged on without much payoff. Maybe it’s just not for me, but I’d hoped for something more dynamic. Just okay, honestly.
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Kiran Patel
Interesting Perspective on Freedom
This book really opened my eyes to the current state of academic freedom. The essays are thought-provoking, and I appreciated the diversity of viewpoints. It’s a bit dense in places, but worth the read for anyone interested in education today.
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