International Higher Education, Summer 2001

New Publications

Based on an international study project, this volume contains essays dealing with university management and organization in Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Chapters dealing with university reform in Japan, accountability in Swiss universities, and market responsiveness in the United States are included.

Arnold, Gordon B. The Politics of Faculty Unionization. Westport, Conn.: Bergin & Garvey, 2000. 160 pp. (cloth) $49.95. ISBN 0-89789-716-1. Address: Bergin & Garvey Publishers, POB 5007, Westport CT 06881, USA.

The unionization of the academic profession in the United States is limited mainly to the public universities. This case study of faculty unions and politics in three major New England public universities (Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island) provides insights into how unions were established and how they work in the political environment of the states.

Baldwin, Roger G., and Jay L. Chronister. Teaching Without Tenure: Policies and Practices for a New Era. Baltimore, Md.: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001. 222 pp. (cloth). $32.50. ISBN 0-8018-6502-6. Address: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.

The proportion of full-time but non-tenure-track faculty in the United States (and in some other countries) has been rapidly increasingly. This study discusses this new category of teaching staff, including backgrounds, working conditions, terms of appointment, and perceptions. The consequences for academic institutions of employing full-time, non-tenure-track staff are considered.

Casanova, Hugo, et. al. Diversidad y convergencia: Estrategias de financiamiento, gestion y reforma de la educacion superior. Mexico: CESU-UNAM-Plaza y Valdes, 2000. 212 p. $20 (paper) ISBN 968-36-8380-0. Address: CESU-UNAM Edificio de la Unidad Bibliográfica, lado norte del Centro Cultural Universitario, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, 04510, Mexico D.F., Mexico.

This book, no. 90 in the "Pensamiento Universitario" collection, presents some of the most important topics in Mexican higher education, including financing, evaluation, student policies, and diversification of the system. However, this volume also includes a chapter about the problems of financing and governance in Latin America and the Caribbean countries. The authors present relevant discussions about some of the current tensions in Mexican and Latin American higher education, including some reflections about the future of the system in the region. (Alma Maldonado)

Cooper, David and George Subotzky. The Skewed Revolution: Trends in South African Higher Education, 1988–1998. Belleville, South Africa: Education Policy Unit, University of the Western Cape, 2001. 284 pp. (paper). ISBN 1-919798-19-6. Address: Educational Policy Unit, University of the Western Cape, Belleville, South Africa.

An overview of higher education development mainly since the end of apartheid, this book provides a historical survey of higher education, discussions of student enrollments in universities and other postsecondary institutions. The focus of the volume is mainly on student trends. Detailed analysis of student data, by race and gender, is provided.

Heller, Donald E., ed. The States and Public Higher Education Policy: Affordability, Access, and Accoountability, Baltimore, Md.: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001. 271 pp. (cloth). $38. ISBN 0-8018-6494-1. Address: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.

The 50 states control most aspects of higher education policy in the United States. This volume focuses on how the states are handling the central issues of access, accountability, and affordability of higher education. State policies vary, and thinking has changed over time. There are also different approaches among the states with regard to higher education policy.

Iya, P. F., N. S. Rembe, and J. Baloro, eds. Transforming South Africa’s Universities. Pretoria, South Africa: African Institute of South Africa, 2000. 154 pp. (paper). ISBN 0-7983-0138-4. Address: Africa Institute, POB 630, Pretoria 0001, South Africa.

Based on papers from a conference on capacity building of law schools at the historically black universities in South Africa, this book includes discussions of the development of historically black universities in South Africa, issues relating to the development of an Afrocentric law curriculum, research in higher education, and related topics

Kerr, Clark. The Uses of the University (5th ed.), Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2001. 259 pp. $18.95 (paper). ISBN 0-674-00532-5. Address: Harvard University Press, 79 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.

Originally published in 1963, this classic account of the rise of the American research university is now in its fifth edition, and includes a new introduction by the author. Kerr analyzes the emergence of government-funded research, the multifaceted nature of modern research universities, and other central elements of the modern university.

Levin, John S. Globalizing the Community College. New York: Palgrave, 2001. 248 pp. (cloth). ISBN 0-312-23906-8. Address: Palgrave Publishers, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10010, USA.

Globalization is here defined as the impact of external forces, not necessarily relating to international issues. This volume focuses on how seven community colleges in Canada and the United States have responded to external forces, focusing on organizational, curricular, leadership, and political responses. The role of the colleges in light of NAFTA and other international developments is also discussed.

Light, Richard J. Making the Most of College: Students Speak Their Minds. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2001. 242 pp. (24.95 (cloth). ISBN: 0-674-00478-7. Address: Harvard University Press, 79 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.

Based on interviews with Harvard undergraduate students, the focus of this book is on how students perceive the collegiate experience—the choice of classes, how to study, reactions to professors, relationships among students, and others. Recommendations on how to enhance the student experience are provided. Although this study is based on the views of undergraduate students at a selective university, the insights are widely useful.

Lucas, Ann F, ed. Leading Academic Change: Essential Roles for Department Chairs. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000. 311 pp. (cloth). $32.95. ISBN 0-7879-4682-6. Address: Jossey Bass Publishers, 350 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA 94104, USA.

The department chair, especially in the United States, is a key leadership position in higher education. This volume focuses on how department chairs can exercise effective leadership in a rapidly changing academic environment. Issues such as service learning, the role of technology, tenure and promotion, and productivity are discussed in the context of how the chair can ensure effective academic work.

Mabokela, Reitmutse O., and Kimberly L. King, eds. Apartheid No More: Case Studies of southern African Universities in the Process of Transformation. Westport, Conn.: Bergin & Garvey, 2001. 174 pp. (cloth) $65. ISBN 0-89789-713-7. Address: Bergin & Garvey Publishers, POB 5007, Westport CT 06881, USA.

The focus of this volume is on the transformation of higher education in the aftermath of apartheid in South Africa. Chapters look at how South African universities are coping with change, including case studies of curricular development, the role of black academic staff, black student experiences, and related topics. One chapter deals with Namimbia.

Manning, Kathleen. Rituals, Ceremonies, and Cultural Meaning in Higher Education. Westport, Conn.: Bergin & Garvey, 2000. 184 pp. (cloth) $49.95. ISBN 0-89789-504-5. Address: Bergin & Garvey Publishers, POB 5007, Westport CT 06881, USA.

An anthropological case study of an American college, this book discusses academic rituals in academic life, including the presidential inauguration, student rites of passage, and the like.

Margolis, Eric, ed. The Hidden Curriculum in Higher Education. New York: Routledge, 2001. 238 pp (paper). $21.95 (paper). ISBN 0-415-92758-7. Address: Routledge Publishers, 29 W. 35th St., New York NY 10001, USA.

A critical analysis of the segments of the undergraduate curriculum in American universities, this book has chapters on business education, engineering, and other fields as well as discussions of the community college curriculum and social stratification in the universities.

Marsiske, Renate, ed. Movimientos estudiantiles en la historia de America Latina, vols. 1 and 2. Mexico: CESU-UNAM-Plaza y Valdes, 1999. 254 pp. $20 (paper) ISBN 968-36-7585-9. Address: CESU-UNAM Edificio de la Unidad Bibliográfica, lado norte del Centro Cultural Universitario, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, 04510, Mexico D.F., Mexico.

Both volumes include 14 essays about different student movements in Latin America in different periods of its history. The first volume contains chapters on the 1671 student movement in colonial Mexico, the movement in Colombia at the end of the 18th century, the first movement in independent Mexico in 1875, the antecedents of the Cordoba movement in 1918, and the Cuban movement in the second half of the 19th century. Also included is a chapter by the editor on the relationship between the middle classes and the student movements in this region and several chapters on the movement in Colombia from 1920 to 1974, the situation in Brazil from 1950 to 1978, and the University of San Carlos in Guatemala from 1954 to 1980. The second volume analyzes five different periods and movements in Venezuela (1908–1909) and four different periods in Argentina, from 1918 to 1990. (Alma Maldonado)

McDowell, George R. Land-Grant Universities and Extension: Into the 21st Century. Ames: Iowa State University Press, 2001. 264 pp. (cloth). $59.95. ISBN 0-8138-1918-0. Address: Iowa State University Press, 2121 S. State St., Ames, IA 50014, USA.

The focus of this volume is on the public service/outreach and extension mission of the American state universities, especially those in the "land grant" tradition that provided government support to higher education in the 19th century. A historical analysis of the land grant movement and of the extension services of the major state universities is provided along with a look at contemporary realities.

Muller, Johan, Nico Cloete, and Shireen Badat, eds. Challenges of Globalization: South African Debates with Manuel Castells. Cape Town: Maskew Miller Longman, 2001. 300 pp (paper). ISBN 0-636-04775-X. Address: Maskew Miller Longman Publishers, Howard Dr., Pinelands, Cape Town, South Africa.

This volume addresses the broad issues of globalization as it affects higher education, with special reference to South Africa. The themes are articulated by Manuel Castells and include the role of the global economy, information technology, the changing functions of universities, and issues of change. South African commentators reflect on these themes. This volume will have relevance to anyone concerned with higher education in developing countries.

Musselin, Christine. La longue marche des universités françaises. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France, 2001. 218 pp. (paper). ISBN 2-13-051441-3. Address: PUF, 6 Ave. Reille, 75014 Paris, France.

A broad consideration of change in French universities focusing on recent developments, this book provides a historical background to current developments as well as analysis of the roles of the faculties and the disciplines in higher education change, the impact of government, and the recent effect of administrative changes. The author concludes the academic change is slow and incomplete.

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Current Issues in Chinese Higher Education: Education and Skills. Paris: OECD, 2000. 144 pp (paper). ISBN 92-64-18619-0. Address: OECD Publications, 2 rue Andre Pascal, 75775 Paris, France.

Stemming from an OECD-sponsored conference in China, this book includes essays by Chinese reserchers on such topics as internationalization of China’s universities, funding graduate education, diversification of funding for the universities, university autonomy, and academic freedom.

Pasternack. Peer. "Demokratische Erneuerung":Eine universitätsgeschichtliche Untersuchung des ostdeutschen Hochschulumbaus 1989–1995 (Democratic Renewal: A Historical Analysis of East German University Reform, 1989–1995). Weinheim: Deutscher Studien Verlag, 1999. 423 pp. DM 68.

This book looks at the extent to which the concept of "democratic renewal"—the political leitmotif of the post-1989 East German university reforms—has been realized in practice. On the basis of case studies of Humboldt University in Berlin and the University of Leipzig, the author discusses the various positions in the debate and examines the democratic quality of the process itself. The study found that proponents of the position that democratic goals require democratic means were less often able to prevail, given the greater authority of the state governments versus that of the universities.

Power, K. B., ed. Internationalization of Indian Higher Education. New Delhi: Association of Indian Universities, 2001. 200 pp. $30 (cloth). ISBN 81-7520-066-9. Address: AIU, 16 Kotla Marg, New Delhi 110002, India.

Stemming from a seminar on internationalization issues as they affect India, this book features essays on such topics as digital technology and internationalization, international providers of higher education in India, international study patterns, academic exchanges, the export of higher education, international partnerships, and the internationalization of Indian academic institutions.

Ruch, Richard S. Higher Ed, Inc: The Rise of the For-Profit University. Baltimore, Md.: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001. 182 pp. $32.50 (cloth). ISBN 0-8018-6678-2. Address: JHUP, 2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA.

One of the first analyses of the dramatic rise of for-profit higher education institutions in the United States, this volume provides a history of for-profit higher education, the range of institutions now active, financing issues, the curriculum, and other aspects of this new sector.

Silvio. Jose E. La virtualizacion de la universidad: cómo podemos transformar la educación superior con la tecnología? (The Virtualization of the University, How Can We Transform the Higher Education with Technology?) Caracas, Venezuela: Ediciones IESALC-UNESCO, 2000. 414 pp. ISBN (IESALC) 980-6401-51-4.Address: Apartado Postal no. 68394, Caracas 1062-A, Venezuela.

This book contains a broad overview of the impact of the Internet at the higher education level. The approach includes a discussion about the importance of the knowledge for current societies, the significance and possibilities of technology in this level, the relevance of virtual communities for the learning process and the implications of the internet for academic activities, everything focuses in the Latin American context. The author also includes some experiences of virtualization in different institutions of higher education around the world and a discussion about the future impact of internet in the Latin American higher education.

Segrera, Francisco Lopez. Globalizacion y educación superior en América Latina y el Caribe. (Globalization and Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean) Caracas, Venezuela: Ediciones IESALC-UNESCO, 2000 . 342 pp. ISBN: (UNESCO). Address: Apartado Postal no. 68394, Caracas 1062-A Venezuela.

Segrera presents an analytical discussion about the risks and consequences of the globalization process in the Latin American and the Caribbean regions. The author discusses some of the most important materials published in the region related to this topic, the main issues for the transformation of higher education, and some examples of strategies and suggestions for action in those nations. The book includes an overview about the activities developed by the International Institute for the Latin American and the Caribbean Higher Education (IESALC), a regional office of UNESCO, where Segrera is the current director.

Tierney, William G., ed. Faculty Work in Schools of Education: Rethinking Roles and Rewards for the 21st Century. Albany: State University of New York Press, 2000. (paper). $20.95. Address: SUNY Press, State University Plaza, Albany NY 12246, USA.

A comprehensive overview of faculty in schools of education in the United States, this book discusses the new pressures on faculty for greater involvement with the schools, greater research productivity, and other issues. The roles of clinical faculty, academic freedom in schools of education, women academics, and other topics are discussed. This volume is a useful contribution to the literature on the academic profession as well as on schools of education.

Tjeldvoll, Arild. Preparing Service University Research 97 pp. ISSN 0800-6113. Higher Education, Quality and Evaluation in Comparative and International Perspectives. A. Tjeldvoll, T. Thune, and M. S. Olsen, eds. 187 pp. Taran Thune Towards a Politics of Quality: National Quality Assurance of Higher Education and Research in Britain. 192 pp. Oslo, Norway: Institute for Educational Research, University of Oslo. Address: Institute of Educational Research, POB 1092, Blindern, Oslo, Norway.

These three studies are published in the "Studies in Comparative and International Education" series of the Institute for Educational Research of the University of Oslo. All were published in 2000 and deal with aspects of higher education policy.

Warner, David, and David Palfreyman, eds. The State of U.K. Higher Education: Managing Change and Diversity. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press, 2001. 236 pp. (paper). ISBN 0-335-20833-9. Address: Open University Press, 22 Ballmoor, Buckingham MK18 1XW, UK.

A tribute to Michael Shattock, former registrar of Warwick University in the United Kingdom and widely recognized as one of the most imaginative managers in British higher education, this book is a valuable collection of essays on the current status of the various segments of British higher education—including the traditional universities, the newer institutions, the funding councils, admissions issues, and several chapters dealing with Warwick University itself.

Zhou, Dingzin. The Power of Tiananmen: State-Society Relations and the 1989 Beijing Student Movement. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2001. 427 pp (cloth), $35. ISBN 0-226-98260-2. Address: University of Chicago Press, 1427 E. 60th St., Chicago IL 60637, USA.

The author, a sociologist, claims that the 1989 Beijing student movement was the largest such movement in human history. He provides a detailed analysis of the conditions in Chinese society and academe that stimulated the movement, and discusses the nature of the movement and the activities of students, with an emphasis on their relations with the state. This is probably the most detailed analysis of the Tiananmen Square events.