Mind of the Nation: Universities in Australian Life by Michael Wesley Paperback

Description: Mind of the Nation: Universities in Australian Life by Michael Wesley Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In this thought-provoking and timely examination, academic and writer Michael Wesley asks what Australians really think and how they feel about our universities, and where to next?In 1964, Donald Horne wrote in his classic The Lucky Country that, in a sense, Australia does not have a mind. Intellectual life exists but . . . has no established relation to practical life. For Horne, Australias universities were marginalised; they were places where clever men nurse the wounds of public indifference.Since then, there has been a vast increase in university attendance, but Australians today have mixed feelings about these institutions - a strange blend of antagonism, aspiration and apathy.In this eloquent and original book, Michael Wesley investigates the forces shaping Australias universities and their relationship to Australian society. Are universities too commercial? Do they provide value? Are they inclusive? Are they underfunded? What do we want from these institutions, especially post-Covid? Unless a new national vision for higher education is found, Australias universities could be set for decline.This is a groundbreaking examination of universities in Australian life - and, more than that, of the mind of the nation.Mind of the Nation surveys the mixed feelings Australians have for their universities, often part of their lives but rarely their affections. Michael Wesleys thought-provoking book shows how rising and conflicting expectations of universities create controversies that will not go away. -Andrew Norton, professor of higher education policy, ANU Author Biography Michael Wesley is deputy vice-chancellor international at the University of Melbourne and was formerly dean of ANUs College of Asia and the Pacific. His previous books include Restless Continent- Wealth, Rivalry and Asias New Geopolitics and There Goes the Neighbourhood- Australia and the Rise of Asia. His forthcoming book is Mind of the Nation. Details ISBN 176064370X ISBN-13 9781760643706 Title Mind of the Nation: Universities in Australian Life Author Michael Wesley Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 288 Publisher Black Inc. GE_Item_ID:142415200; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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