British Institutions: The Universities
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Part of the respected Pelican British Institutions series, this authoritative non-fiction work presents a comprehensive account of the history, structure, and role of universities in Britain. V.H.H. Green, a distinguished historian and Oxford academic, chronicles the development of British higher education from its medieval origins through to the modern era, examining the internal governance, traditions, and social functions that have shaped these institutions. With scholarly precision and accessible prose, the work details the evolving relationship between universities, the state, and society, arguing that these institutions are central pillars of British intellectual and cultural life. A thorough and engaging survey, it remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the enduring character of British academia.
Author: V.H.H. Green
Format: Paperback
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Part of the respected Pelican British Institutions series, this authoritative non-fiction work presents a comprehensive account of the history, structure, and role of universities in Britain. V.H.H. Green, a distinguished historian and Oxford academic, chronicles the development of British higher education from its medieval origins through to the modern era, examining the internal governance, traditions, and social functions that have shaped these institutions. With scholarly precision and accessible prose, the work details the evolving relationship between universities, the state, and society, arguing that these institutions are central pillars of British intellectual and cultural life. A thorough and engaging survey, it remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the enduring character of British academia.