Items related to The Mcdonaldization of Higher Education
The term McDonaldization was coined by George Ritzer in 1993 and is a valuable tool for providing a theoretical and practical debate concerning novel and defining features of our contemporary world. The contributors to this collection, academics and writers from three countries, examine the McDonaldization of higher education in contemporary society.
The growing literature on McDonaldization shows the power of the term to describe the extension of industrial rationalization (commodification) to wider society. In the context of higher education, one can see the application of Ritzer's four features of McDonaldization, efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control. For example: higher education is becoming more efficient because it is processing more students by introducing multiple choice exams (US) or by removing exams altogether (UK) and replacing them with forms of continuous assessment, which leads to grade inflation and more students passing. The contributors to this volume, 15 academics and writers from three continents, examine what can be called the McDonaldization of higher education and the impact this has on the idea of the university as a liberal institution primarily engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description:
About the Author:
There are many books on the changing world of higher education and many discussing McDonaldization. This book is the first to bring both discussions together.
DENNIS HAYES is Head of the Department of Post-compulsory Education at Canterbury Christ Church University College, Kent, England.
ROBIN WYNYARD is Visiting Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University College, Kent, England.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherInformation Age Pub Inc
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1593113935
- ISBN 13 9781593113933
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages236
- EditorHayes Dennis, Wynyard Robin
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Mcdonaldization of Higher Education
Published by
Information Age Pub Inc
(2006)
ISBN 10: 1593113935
ISBN 13: 9781593113933
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, and may have sticker on cover, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Seller Inventory # Z1-E-034-01233
Buy Used
US$ 349.80
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Mcdonaldization of Higher Education
Published by
Information Age Pub Inc
(2006)
ISBN 10: 1593113935
ISBN 13: 9781593113933
Used
paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: Good. Good. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA79115931139353
Buy Used
US$ 726.31
Convert currency