| Description |
xvi, 276 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
pt. I. Globalization and the Challenges Confronting the University -- 1. Globalization, universities and sustainable human development: a framework for understanding the issues / Jean L. Pyle and Robert Forrant -- 2. Constructing knowledge, boosting development and escaping debt: the case of Jamaica / Robert Forrant -- 3. Sustainable regional development: experiences from Slovenia / Tea Petrin, Renata Vitez and Mateja Mesl -- 4. Recent developments in Irish-based industry / Mary O'Sullivan -- 5. Sex, maids, and export processing: risks and reasons for gendered global production networks / Jean L. Pyle -- 6. Feminists and technocrats in the democratization of Latin America: a prolegomenon / Veronica Montecinos -- pt. II. Answering the Challenge: The University, Knowledge Creation and the Sustainable Human Development Process -- 7. Striving towards sustainable development in a globalizing economy: universities and civil society organizations in India / Jamuna Ramakrishna -- 8. university enters into its regional economy: models for integrated action with refugee and immigrant communities / Linda Silka -- 9. university, public interest research, and advocacy assistance: lessons on the role of academia in promoting sustainable development / Cathy Crumbley and Joel Tickner -- 10. Managing the interface with the region: the case of Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia / Morshidi Sirat -- 11. Building bridges: sustainable development, interdisciplinary programs and the university / Nancy Kleniewski and John Wooding -- 12. 'Grow you own' in the new economy? Skill-formation challenges in the New England optical networking industry / William Lazonick, Michael Fiddy and Steven Quimby -- Final thoughts: portable intellectual currents and sustainable human development / Robert Forrant and Jean L. Pyle. |
| Subject |
Universities and colleges -- Economic aspects -- Cross-cultural studies.
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Economic development -- Effect of education on -- Cross-cultural studies.
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Education and globalization -- Cross-cultural studies.
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Développement économique.
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Universités.
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Mondialisation.
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Analyse transculturelle.
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Economic development -- Effect of education on.
(OCoLC)fst00901799
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Education and globalization. (OCoLC)fst01201691
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Universities and colleges -- Economic aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01161691
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| Genre/Form |
Cross-cultural studies. (OCoLC)fst01423769
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| Added Author |
Pyle, Jean Larson, 1944-
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Forrant, Robert, 1947-
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Globalization, universities and issues of sustainable human development. Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar Pub., ©2002 (OCoLC)606893298 |
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Online version: Globalization, universities and issues of sustainable human development. Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar Pub., ©2002 (OCoLC)607836422 |
| ISBN |
184064835X |
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9781840648355 |
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