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Autor/in | Heydebrand, Wolf |
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Titel | Sociology at Washington University. |
Quelle | In: American Sociologist, 20 (1990) 4, S.330-35 |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
Schlagwörter | Administration; Administrator Attitudes; Conservatism; Decision Making; Educational History; Higher Education; Liberal Arts; Policy Formation; Program Termination; Social Values; Sociology |
Abstract | Identifies two sets of values operating in higher education: the quest for knowledge versus utilitarian interests. Analyzes possible reasons for closing Washington University's (Missouri) sociology department including the history of the decision. Discusses the verbal justifications of the decision makers. Contends it may represent a conservative backlash. (RW) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |