The dimensions of italic social dynamics in comparative studies on higher education

This article discusses social dynamics of higher education which is one of the most crucial but neglected perspectives in comparative studies of higher education. We pay attention to the importance of time, space and contexts, both geographical and socio-cultural onesDLto reveal how they influence o...

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Published in:Higher education 2014-04, Vol.67 (4), p.423-437
Main Authors: Välimaa, Jussi, Nokkala, Terhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Climate
Comparative analysis
Higher education
Historical analysis
History
Social dynamics
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Summary:This article discusses social dynamics of higher education which is one of the most crucial but neglected perspectives in comparative studies of higher education. We pay attention to the importance of time, space and contexts, both geographical and socio-cultural onesDLto reveal how they influence on different social dynamics in various systems of higher education. The article focuses on the national higher education system level. Theoretically we approach higher education systems from a relational perspective paying attention to dynamics created by changing relationships between different actors in cultural, geographical and historical contexts. Reprinted by permission of Springer
ISSN:0018-1560
DOI:10.1007/s10734-013-9684-y