Higher education : (Record no. 755516)
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| fixed length control field | 02088nam a22001697a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9781647255855 (hbk.) |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | eng |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Edition number | 23 |
| Classification number | 378.1012 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Carson, Joseph |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Higher education : |
| Sub Title | global policies and practices / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Joseph Carson. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | New York : |
| Name of publisher | NY Research Press, |
| Year of publication | 2025. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | vi, 235p. : |
| Other physical details | ill. ; |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | 1.An overview -- 2. Education as a positional good -- 3. Policy design issues for higher education systems -- 4. Socioeconomic inequities in higher education -- 5. Goals of higher education : social justice vs economic competitiveness -- 6. Evolution of student funding policies : a global perspective -- 7. Analysis of pre-existing educational inequalities -- 8. Inequalities in access to higher education -- 9. Educational inequality : a comparative analysis. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Higher education refers to learning that takes place in universities, colleges and institutions offering degrees beyond high school. It includes undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, providing specialised knowledge and skills in fields like science, technology, arts and humanities. This stage of education enhances critical thinking, research abilities and intellectual development, preparing individuals for professional careers and informed citizenship. Access to higher education varies worldwide, influenced by economic factors and education policies. In a knowledge-driven economy, higher education is essential for shaping a skilled workforce and addressing complex challenges. Understanding different educational systems and practices helps improve educational outcomes and prepares students for a rapidly evolving world. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of higher education. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for those interested in this field. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | Reference |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home Library | Current Location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Full call number | Accession Number | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | Dept. of Education | Dept. of Education | Reference | 29/01/2026 | 378.1012 CAR/H | EDU19681 | 29/01/2026 | Reference |