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It is no longer clear what role the University plays in society. The structure of the contemporary University is changing rapidly, and we have yet to understand what precisely these changes will mean. Is a new age dawning for the University, the renaissance of higher education under way? Or is the University in the twilight of its social function, the demise of higher education fast approaching?We can answer such questions only if we look carefully at the different roles the University has played historically and then imagine how it might be possible to live, and to think, amid the ruins of the University. Tracing the roots of the modern American University in German philosophy and in the work of British thinkers such as Newman and Arnold, Bill Readings argues that historically the integrity of the modern University has been linked to the nationstate, which it has served by promoting and protecting the idea of a national culture. But now the nationstate is in decline, and national culture no longer needs to be either promoted or protected. Increasingly, universities are turning into transnational corporations, and the idea of culture is being replaced by the discourse of 'excellence.' On the surface, this does not seem particularly pernicious.The author cautions, however, that we should not embrace this technobureaucratic appeal too quickly. The new University of Excellence is a corporation driven by market forces, and, as such, is more interested in profit margins than in thought. Readings urges us to imagine how to think, without concession to corporate excellence or recourse to romantic nostalgia within an institution in ruins. The result is a passionate appeal for a new community of thinkers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The University in Ruins'? A: 'The University in Ruins' explores the evolving role of the University in society, questioning whether it is entering a new age of higher education or facing a decline in its social function.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The University in Ruins' is Bill Readings.
- Q: What type of book is 'The University in Ruins'? A: 'The University in Ruins' is a paperback book that discusses the historical and philosophical aspects of the modern American University.
- Q: How many pages does 'The University in Ruins' have? A: 'The University in Ruins' consists of 250 pages.
- Q: When was 'The University in Ruins' published? A: 'The University in Ruins' was published on October 30, 1997.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: 'The University in Ruins' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of this book? A: 'The University in Ruins' is available in an unstated edition.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of 'The University in Ruins' include its examination of the University’s historical roles and its critique of the corporate nature of modern educational institutions.
- Q: What topics does Bill Readings address in this book? A: Bill Readings addresses topics such as the impact of market forces on universities, the decline of the nation-state, and the concept of 'excellence' in education.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's title, 'The University in Ruins'? A: The title 'The University in Ruins' signifies the author's perspective on the current state of universities as they undergo significant transformation and face challenges to their traditional roles in society.