The University as Urban Anchor

by David Perry

Book Overview

The University as Urban Anchor investigates the role of the academy in the city--not just its educational contributions, but also the political, economic, and social development of the urban experience. Urban higher educational institutions provide a surprisingly significant range of contributions to cities. For instance, U.S. city-based universities are a $400+ billion annual operation, employing approximately 3 million people and enrolling 15 million...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765635933
• ISBN13: 9780765635938
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Routledge