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Record Nr.

UNINA9910456179203321

Autore

Finkin Matthew W

Titolo

For the common good [[electronic resource] ] : principles of American academic freedom / / Matthew W. Finkin and Robert C. Post

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New Haven [Conn.], : Yale University Press, c2009

ISBN

1-282-43742-9

9786612437427

0-300-15554-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (272 p.)

Classificazione

89.06

86.52

Altri autori (Persone)

PostRobert <1947->

Disciplina

344.73/078

Soggetti

Academic freedom - United States

Electronic books.

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 (p. 191-241) and index.

Nota di contenuto

The historical origins of the concept of academic freedom -- The 1915 Declaration and the American concept of academic freedom -- Freedom of research and publication -- Freedom of teaching -- Freedom of intramural expression -- Freedom of extramural expression.

Sommario/riassunto

This book offers a concise explanation of the history and meaning of American academic freedom, and it attempts to intervene in contemporary debates by clarifying the fundamental functions and purposes of academic freedom in America.--From publisher description.