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This comprehensive volume analyzes the rise of research universities as preeminent institutions in the global knowledge economy throughout the twentieth century. It traces the historical evolution and international diffusion of the research university model, examining how these institutions have shaped scientific advancement, economic development, and educational policy worldwide.
The book brings together international perspectives from leading scholars to explore the mechanisms through which research universities have achieved global prominence. Contributors examine the structural characteristics, governance patterns, and operational strategies that have enabled these institutions to attract resources, talent, and prestige across diverse national contexts and educational systems.
Part of the International Perspectives on Education and Society series, this work provides critical insights into how research universities have influenced educational institutions, scientific research priorities, and knowledge production on a global scale. It addresses both the achievements and challenges of the research university model in different cultural and institutional environments.
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