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Drawing from a case study of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico , this work analyses the connection between political processes and change in higher education. The author explains that while there are increasing demands these have not produced rapid responses from the university and tries to understand why this lack of response has generated internal and external tensions and conflictive dynamics.
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The pursuit to construct “world-class” universities is an ongoing global obsession across the world, which lays emphasis on the development of competitive higher education and research systems as core national economic approach. The portrayal “world-class” is more contextual rather than absolute, the expression “world-class university” has an irrefutable cachet. There is no solo, clear-cut definition of what organises a world-class university (WCU), but there are few common attributes that majority of the experts point towards. The three attributes stated by Philip Altbach and Jamil Salmi that focus on a high concentration of talent, abundant resources and favourable governance h...
Public Administration: Unraveling the Dynamics of Governance Unlock the intricacies of governmental management with "Public Administration," a crucial volume in the Political Science series that delves into public sector governance. This guide explores policy execution, bureaucracy, and contemporary challenges in public administration. Why Explore Public Administration? Understanding public administration is key to grasping how governments function and implement policies. This book equips readers with essential insights into the workings of public administration, examining its theories, practices, and evolving trends. What Will You Discover? 1. Foundational Insights: Core principles, histori...
The emergence of Latin American firebrands who champion the cause of the impoverished and rail against the evils of neoliberalism and Yankee imperialism--Hugo Chávez in Venezuela, Evo Morales in Bolivia, Néstor Kirchner in Argentina, Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico--has changed the landscape of the Americas in dramatic ways. This is the first biography to appear in English about one of these charismatic figures, who is known in his country by his adopted nickname of "Little Ray of Hope." The book follows López Obrador's life from his early years in the flyspecked state of Tabasco, his university studies, and the years that he lived among the impoverished Chontal Indians. Even as h...
This is an examination of the complex relationships among universities, states, and markets in light of the growing influence of globalization.
Pubblica Amministrazione: svelare le dinamiche della governance Sblocca le complessità della gestione governativa con "Pubblica Amministrazione", un volume cruciale nella serie di Scienze Politiche che approfondisce la governance del settore pubblico. Questa guida esplora l'esecuzione delle politiche, la burocrazia e le sfide contemporanee nella pubblica amministrazione. Perché esplorare la Pubblica Amministrazione? Comprendere la pubblica amministrazione è fondamentale per comprendere il funzionamento dei governi e l’attuazione delle politiche. Questo libro fornisce ai lettori informazioni essenziali sul funzionamento della pubblica amministrazione, esaminandone le teorie, le pratiche ...