Academic Freedom and the Inclusive University

Kahn, Sharon E. and Dennis Pavlich, eds.

ISBN 10: 0774808071 / ISBN 13: 9780774808071

Published by UBC Press, Vancouver, B.C., 2001

About this Item

Minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Academic Freedom and the Inclusive University
• Publisher: UBC Press, Vancouver, B.C.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0774808071
• ISBN 13: 9780774808071
• Binding: Hard Cover/Pictorial
• Edition: Canadian First.
• Condition: Very Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

Battles over human rights, curriculum issues and hiring and promotion practices reveal to what extent efforts to integrate ideas of academic freedom and the inclusive university have engendered strife and debate on Canadian campuses. For some, the concept of academic freedom has become its own myth – an icon to be revered, an article of faith, an essentialist doctrine with roots firmly planted in tradition. For others, the concept of an inclusive university – a university reflecting the burgeoning diversity of cultures and ideologies in Canadian society – demands realization through the transformation of university structures and practices. The four parts of Academic Freedom and the Inclusive University explore this conflict.

About the Author

Sharon E. Kahn is Associate Vice-President, Equity, and Dennis Pavlich is University Counsel, both at the University of British Columbia.