1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910139478203321

Titolo

Sustainable humanities [[electronic resource] ] : report from the Committee on the National Plan for the Future of the Humanities

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Amsterdam], : Amsterdam University Press, c2009

ISBN

1-282-45392-0

9786612453922

90-485-1073-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (69 p.)

Disciplina

306

839.31

900

Soggetti

Humanities - Study and teaching (Graduate) - Netherlands

Humanities - Study and teaching (Higher) - Netherlands

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Foreword; Introduction; I. Character and scope of the humanities; II. What is the state of affairs regarding the humanities in the Netherlands?; III. National Plan for the Future of the Humanities; Conclusion: confidence based on the procedures followed; Notes; Literature; Abbreviations; Illustrations; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D

Sommario/riassunto

The present strong position of the humanities in the Netherlands is under pressure. There are structural problems which are connected with financial shortfalls and a lack of clear-cut strategic choices. This report outlines the prerequisites for sustainable development of the humanities, describing the value and position of the humanities in the Netherlands in an international perspective, including recommendations for all parties involved.