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The American faculty : the restructuring of academic work and careers /

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Main Authors: Schuster, Jack H. (Author), Finkelstein, Martin J., 1949- (Author)
Other Authors: Galaz Fontes, Jesús Francisco (Collaborator), Liu, Mandy (Collaborator)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006.
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Universities and colleges > United States > Faculty.
College teachers > Professional relationships > United States.
College teachers > Workload > United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • Establishing the framework
  • The American faculty in perspective
  • The professoriate in profile
  • The changing complexion of faculty work
  • Academic culture and values and the quality of work life
  • The changing academic career
  • The revolution in academic appointments: a closer look
  • Compensation and academic careers: trends and issues
  • Pathways to the professoriate
  • American academic life restructured
  • What's ahead? agendas for policy analysis, research, and action on academic staffing.

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