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World Class Worldwide

Transforming Research Universities in Asia and Latin America

edited by Philip G. Altbach and Jorge Balán
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Nations with strong research universities are better able to compete in the international marketplace of ideas and innovation. Any country—especially in the developing world—striving to participate in the global knowledge economy must recognize the power of such institutions to transform society. In World Class Worldwide, analysts from developing and middle-income countries in Asia and Latin America explore their countries’ specific challenges in providing "world class" higher education.

Philip G. Altbach, Jorge Balán, and their contributors combine current scholarship and practical experience...

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Nations with strong research universities are better able to compete in the international marketplace of ideas and innovation. Any country—especially in the developing world—striving to participate in the global knowledge economy must recognize the power of such institutions to transform society. In World Class Worldwide, analysts from developing and middle-income countries in Asia and Latin America explore their countries’ specific challenges in providing "world class" higher education.

Philip G. Altbach, Jorge Balán, and their contributors combine current scholarship and practical experience in presenting a comprehensive discussion of the significant issues facing research universities in Mexico, China, India, and elsewhere. They address the special challenges of establishing and maintaining these institutions; the role of information technology; how research universities train leaders and foster scientific innovation; and the extent to which the private sector can and should be involved in funding and development.

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Makes a unique contribution to the study of research universities in Asia and Latin America.

— Jung Cheol Shin, Higher Education

Rich in information, analysis, and perspectives. It can be recommended with confidence to students and scholars.

— Philippe Debroux, Asia Pacific Business Review

An informative and insightful book... worth reading not only for those interested in comparative education but for anyone concerned with understanding the economic future of Asia and Latin America.

— Michael J. Seth, Pacific Affairs

Policymakers and university administrators who read [this book] will gain in depth understanding of the challenges of building research-oriented universities in middle-income and developing countries.

— Hannah H. Covert, The Americas

This jewel of a book provides engaging treatments of the leading issues facing international higher education and research universities. It will find its way instantly onto graduate reading lists on international higher education and will also be stimulating and useful to researchers, public policymakers, and university administrators throughout the developing world.

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Preface
Chapter 1. Empires of Knowledge and Development
Part I: Asia
Chapter 2. The Flagship University and China's Economic Reform
Chapter 3. Research Universities in China: Differentiation

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Preface
Chapter 1. Empires of Knowledge and Development
Part I: Asia
Chapter 2. The Flagship University and China's Economic Reform
Chapter 3. Research Universities in China: Differentiation, Classification, and Future World-Class Status
Chapter 4. Beyond Retailing Knowledge: Prospects of Research-Oriented Universities in India
Chapter 5. Prospects for World-Class Research Universities in India
Chapter 6. The Making of a World-Class University at the Periphery: Seoul National University
Part II: Latin America
Chapter 7. Brazil's Leading University: Original Ideas and Contemporary Goals
Chapter 8. Brazilian Research Universities
Chapter 9. La Máxima Casa de Estudios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México as a State-Building University
Chapter 10. The Role of Research Universities in Mexico: A Change of Paradigm?
Chapter 11. Are There Research Universities in Chile?
Chapter 12. The Challenge of Building Research Universities in Middle-Income Countries: The Case of the University of Buenos Aires
Chapter 13. Higher Education Policy and the Research University: In Asia and Latin America
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Philip G. Altbach, Ph.D.

Philip G. Altbach is the J. Donald Monan, SJ, Professor of Higher Education and director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College.
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