International Higher Education--18/

This column is intended to keep our readers aware of current publications in the field of higher education. We provide a brief description of the listing and indicate the address of the publisher or distributor so that items may be easily obtained. While the preponderance of material listed here is published in the United States or other industrialized nations, we will try to list books published in other parts of the world as well.

Education: The Complete Encyclopedia, edited by Torsten Husen, T. Neville Postlethwaite, Burton R. Clark, and Guy Neave. (CD-ROM version). U.S.$5,705.00. NLG 9940.00. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 1998. ISBN 0-08-042979-3. Address: Elsevier Science, POB 211, 1000AE Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

This encyclopedia, available only in a CD-ROM edition, includes updated versions of the two major Elsevier education encyclopedias--on 4-volume set dealing with higher education and a 10-volume general education encyclopedia. Thorough cross-indexing permits easy access to material. This is no doubt the most complete set of references materials on education available anywhere, although one wonders how many libraries will be able to afford the investment.

The Big Test: The Secret History of the American Meritocracy, by Nicholas Lemann. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1999. 404 pp. $27.00 (cloth). ISBN 0-374-29984-6. Address: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publishers, 19 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003, USA.

A comprehensive historical and contemporary analysis of the testing movement in American higher education, with a focus on the Educational Testing Service, this volume argues that the egalitarian hopes of the originators of the testing movement did not succeed as the tests became more entrenched as a means of influencing entry to the nation’s most selective universities and colleges.

China's Universities 1895-1995: A Century of Cultural Conflict, by Ruth Hayhoe. Hong Kong: Comparative Education Research Centre, University of Hong Kong, 1999. U.S.$32 (paper). ISBN 962-8093-81-9. Address: CERC, 739 Knowles Building, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Rd., Hong Kong.

Perhaps the most thorough overall analysis of Chinese higher education currently available, this volume discusses the culture and context of Chinese universities over the past century.

Quality and Internationalization in Higher Education. Paris: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, 1999. 268 pp. (paper). ISBN 92-64-17049-9. Address: OECD, 2 rue Andre Pascal, 75775 Paris, France.

This volume includes a general discussion of quality assurance issues in an international context, and case studies of specific institutions. The focus of the study is on the International Quality Review Process (IQRP), an effort to harmonize issues relating to quality assurance among academic institutions in different countries.

How Scholars Trumped Teachers: Change Without Reform in University Curriculum, Teaching and Research, 1890?1990, by Larry Cuban. New York: Teachers College Press, 1999. 279 pp. (paper). ISBN 0-8077-3864-6. Address: Teachers College Press, 1234 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027, USA.

Using two departments at Stanford University as case studies, historian Cuban discusses the conflict between teaching and research in American higher education over the past century. He argues that despite efforts at reform, research retains its primacy.

Adaptive University Structures: An Analysis of Adaptation to Socioeconomic Environments of US and European Universities, by Barbara Sporn. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1999. 320 pp. (paper). ISBN 1-85302-781-2. Address: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 116 Pentonville Rd., London N1 9JB, UK.

Looking at how universities adapt to change from the perspective of theories of organization, this volume consists of case studies (New York University, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Michigan, Università Boccini, Universität St. Gallen, and the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wein) that examine how specific universities in the United States and Europe have adapted to change.

What Kind of University? International Perspectives on Knowledge, Participation, and Governance, edited by John Brennan, Jutta Fedrowitz, Mary Huber, and Tarla Shah. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press, 1999. 257 pp. (cloth) $120. ISBN 0-335-20429-5. Address: Open University Press, Celtic Ct., 22 Ballmoor, Buckingham MK18 1XW, UK.

This collection of essays deals broadly with a range of topics including curriculum, governance, the role of knowledge and research, and technology.

English University Life in the Middle Ages, by Alan Cobban. Columbus: Ohio State University Press, 1999. 264 pp. (paper). ISBN 0-8142-5028-9. Address: Ohio State University Press, Carmack Rd., Columbus, OH, USA.

This comprehensive study examines the experience of studying at English universities in the Middle Ages. The focus is on students--learning, the university experience, undergraduates, and graduates. Attention is also given to the teaching staff and the administration of the university.

Colleges and Universities as Citizens, edited by Robert G. Bringle, Richard Games, and Rev. Edward A. Malloy, CSC. Needham Heights, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon, 1999. 210 pp. $26.99 (cloth). ISBN 0-205-28696-8. Address: Allyn & Bacon Publishers, 160 Gould St., Needham Heights, MA 02494, USA.

The focus of this book is how universities can be engaged with their communities in terms of community service, relevant teaching, and other aspects. The book argues that academic institutions must relate to and provide benefits to their surrounding communities. The book deals with the United States.

The Catholic University as Promise and Project: Reflections in a Jesuit Idiom, by Michael J. Buckley, SJ. Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 1998. 224 pp. (paper). ISBN 0-87840-710-3. Address: Georgetown University Press, Washington, DC 20007, USA.

Fr. Buckley argues that academic and religious concerns are appropriately intertwined, especially in the context of the Catholic university. He also points out the necessity of academic freedom and the importance of linking higher education with social justice in Catholic higher education. In the current debate about the changing role of Catholic universities and the role of the Vatican and church authorities, this volume will be especially useful.

Faculty in New Jobs: A Guide to Settling In, Becoming Established, and Building Institutional Support, by Robert J. Menges and Associates. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1999. 338 pp. $24.95. (paper). ISBN 0-7879-3878-5. Address: Jossey Bass Publishers, 350 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA 94104, USA.

Intended as a guidebook for new faculty members in the United States, this volume provides a useful discussion of some of the central issues affecting the professoriate--including, among other topics, stress in academic life, teaching issues, and the role of the disciplines.

Realizing the University in an Age of Supercomplexity, by Ronald Barnett. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press, 1999. 288 pp (paper). £19.99. ISBN 0-335-20248. Address: Open University Press, 22 Ballmoor, Buckingham, MK18 1XW, UK.

The world is changing and so is the structure of the university. Both are becoming more complex. The focus of this volume is on analyzing the nature of this complexity and providing new ways of thinking about it. Such topics as the role of the faculty, the management of research, teaching issues, and others are discussed.

Crossing Customs: International Students Write on U.S. College Life and Culture, edited by Andrew Garrod and Jay Davis. New York: Garland Publishing, 1999. 258 pp. (paper). ISBN 0-8153-3395-1. Address: Garland Publishing, 19 Union Sq. W., New York, NY 10003, USA.

This book consists of a series of reflections by international students studying in the United States. Students from China, India, Bulgaria, Pakistan, South Africa and elsewhere reflect on their experiences, both academic and personal.

Universities and the Creation of Wealth, edited by Harry Gray. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press and the Society for Research Into Higher Education, 1999. 164 pp. (paper). ISBN: 0-335-20309-4. Address: Open University Press, Celtic Ct., 22 Ballmoor, Buckingham MK18 1XW, UK.

This series of essays, including several case studies, discusses the role of universities in the economic life of their communities and the broader economic environment, including the role of research, universities and small and medium-size enterprises, and others.

Calling Academia to Account: Rights and Responsibilities, by G. R. Evans. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press and the Society for Research into Higher Education, 1999. 242 pp. (paper). ISBN: 0-335-20194-6. Address: Open University Press, Celtic Ct., 22 Ballmoor, Buckingham MK18 1XW, UK.

A thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion of the many issues relating to accountability, this volume highlights such themes as the role of academic freedom in accountability, the role of peer review, procedures for accountability, and related topics. The author, a historian and theologian at Cambridge University, has a unique perspective on this topic.

Assessment Matters in Higher Education: Choosing and Using Diverse Approaches, edited by Sally Brown and Angela Glasner. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press and the Society for Research Into Higher Education, 1999. 210 pp. £19.99 (paper). ISBN 033520242-X. Address: Open University Press, Celtic Ct., 22 Ballmoor, Buckingham MK18 1XW, UK.

A practical guide to assessment, this book covers a variety of disciplines and approaches to this important topic. Authors come mainly from the United Kingdom, but there are chapters that focus on the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Models such as portfolios, skills assessment, etc. are considered.

Going to College: How Social, Economic and Educational Factors Influence the Decisions Students Make, by Don Hossler, Jack Schmit, and Nick Vesper. Baltimore, Md.: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999. 173 pp. $18.95 (paper). ISBN 0-8018-6001-6. Address: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.

Based on a nine year study of high school students in Indiana, USA, this study provide a detailed analysis of how and why students make educational and career choices after secondary education. The authors use case studies to illustrate the analysis.

The Skewed Revolution: Trends in South African Higher Education, David Cooper and George Subotzky. Cape Town, South Africa: Educational Policy Unit, University of the Western Cape, 1999. 220 pp. R149. Address: Educational Policy Unit, University of the Western Cape,

A discussion of trends in South African higher education, including an analysis of the increases in numbers of African students and drops in enrollments among white male students, problems faced by the different categories of postsecondary institutions, etc. Current statistics are analyzed.

Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research: Volume XIV. Edited by John C. Smart. New York: Agathon Press, 1999. 499 pp. $36 (paper). SIBN: 0-87586-125-3. Address: Agathon Press, 100 Newfield Ave., Edison NJ 08837, USA.

Now in its 14th year of publication, this valuable annual compilation of research-based studies on key areas of higher education provides a useful overview of current trends in research in the United States. Among the topic considered in this volume are costs and productivity in higher education, restructuring, organizational change in community colleges, sexual abuse in higher education, the global emergence of women’s studies, and others.