Universities in Transition: The Changing Role and Challenges for Academic Institutions

by Claes Brundenius and Bo Göransson

Background and Introduction.- In Search of Excellence? An International Perspective on Governance of University Research.- Evolving Role of Universities in Economic Development: The Case of University-Industry Linkages.- Brazil: Universities and their Contribution to Innovation and Development.- Uruguguay: Higher Education, National System of Innovation and Economic Development in a Small Peripheral Country.- Cuba: University, Innovation and Society-Higher...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144197508X
• ISBN13: 9781441975089
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"