How Long to Read The International Imperative in Higher Education

How Long Does it Take to Read The International Imperative in Higher Education?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 24 minutes to read The International Imperative in Higher Education by Philip G. Altbach

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

21st century higher education faces immense changes—from the broad impact of globalization to the implications of massification and the growth of enrollments worldwide. The International Imperative in Higher Education focuses on most of the central elements affecting universities worldwide. Included among the themes analyzed are global issues such as corruption, the continuing impact of the brain drain and the phenomenon of brain exchange, the role of English in internationalization, changes in the environment for publishing and knowledge distribution, and academic freedom. The specific elements of internationalization, such as growing commercialization, and the role of agents and recruiters as a part of global student flows are considered. The role of the academic profession in a rapidly changing university environment is also discussed. Special attention is paid to China and India, the world’s two largest academic systems, and the specific challenges faced by them. This book consists of 40 concise essays analyzing key aspects of global higher education. They bring together broad analysis and an underlying concern for the public good aspects of higher education in a comparative and international framework.

How long is The International Imperative in Higher Education?

The International Imperative in Higher Education by Philip G. Altbach is 198 pages long, and a total of 51,084 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The International Imperative in Higher Education Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 39 minutes to read The International Imperative in Higher Education aloud.

What Reading Level is The International Imperative in Higher Education?

The International Imperative in Higher Education is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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