The University Experience: An Australian Study
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean to pass through the gates of a university — and emerge transformed, or unchanged? The University Experience: An Australian Study by Graham Little presents a rigorous and penetrating investigation into the social, psychological, and intellectual dimensions of university life as encountered by Australian students. Drawing on empirical research conducted within the Australian higher education system, Little chronicles the lived realities of students navigating academic culture, personal development, and institutional expectation, painting a portrait of a formative passage that is far more complex than mere credential-seeking. Little's work sits at a compelling intersection of educational theory, sociology, and psychology, arguing that the university is not simply a place of learning but a crucible of identity formation. His analytical style is measured yet deeply humane, grounding broad theoretical observations in the particular textures of Australian campus life. Published by the prestigious Melbourne University Press, this study remains a landmark contribution to Australian educational scholarship — raising questions about what universities owe their students, and what students, in turn, discover about themselves.
Author: Graham Little
Format: Hardback
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean to pass through the gates of a university — and emerge transformed, or unchanged? The University Experience: An Australian Study by Graham Little presents a rigorous and penetrating investigation into the social, psychological, and intellectual dimensions of university life as encountered by Australian students. Drawing on empirical research conducted within the Australian higher education system, Little chronicles the lived realities of students navigating academic culture, personal development, and institutional expectation, painting a portrait of a formative passage that is far more complex than mere credential-seeking. Little's work sits at a compelling intersection of educational theory, sociology, and psychology, arguing that the university is not simply a place of learning but a crucible of identity formation. His analytical style is measured yet deeply humane, grounding broad theoretical observations in the particular textures of Australian campus life. Published by the prestigious Melbourne University Press, this study remains a landmark contribution to Australian educational scholarship — raising questions about what universities owe their students, and what students, in turn, discover about themselves.