Developmental Universities in Inclusive Innovation Systems: Alternatives for Knowledge Democratization in the Global South

Arocena, Rodrigo; Göransson, Bo; Sutz, Judith

ISBN 10: 3319641514 / ISBN 13: 9783319641515

Published by MacMillan, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Developmental Universities in Inclusive Innovation Systems: Alternatives for Knowledge Democratization in the Global South
• Publisher: MacMillan
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319641514
• ISBN 13: 9783319641515
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book analyzes the current trends in the production, dissemination, and use of knowledge which contribute to social inequalities, especially in the Global South. The aim of the text is to explore the possibilities of active involvement by universities in the democratization of knowledge - a process by which people will be able to more easily acquire and utilize knowledge, as well as the results and benefits of research and development. Combining higher education, research, and knowledge utilization is what universities should be doing. When they efficiently contribute to overcoming inequality and underdevelopment, they may be considered developmental universities. They should not function in solitude with privileged elites alone, but in the context of "inclusive innovation systems."

About the Author

Rodrigo Arocena is Professor in the Faculty of Sciences at the University of the Republic, Uruguay.

Bo Göransson is Associate Professor at the School of Economics and Management at Lund University, Sweden.

Judith Sutz is Professor with the University Research Council at the University of the Republic, Uruguay.