{"title":"Ronald Barnett","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonald Barnett's works delve deeply into the nature and purpose of higher education, offering insightful analysis for academics, students, and policymakers alike. His writing balances clarity with intellectual rigor, exploring how universities evolve and respond to societal needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections on educational theory and practice, anchored in a rich understanding of institutional challenges. Barnett's books serve as vital resources for anyone engaged with the philosophy and future of education.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"understanding-the-university-by-ronald-barnett-9781138934047","title":"Understanding the University","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding the University\u003c\/em\u003e constitutes the final volume in a trilogy – the first two books having been \u003cem\u003eBeing a University\u003c\/em\u003e (2010) and \u003cem\u003eImagining the University\u003c\/em\u003e (2012) – and represents the trilogy’s ultimate aims and endeavours. The three volumes together offer a unique attempt at a fairly systematic and exhaustive level to map out just what it might be seriously to understand the extraordinarily complex entity that is known across the world as 'the university'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough examination of the conditions and possibilities underlying and affecting universities, this work offers an understanding of specific ideas of the university which can inform policies, strategies and practices in relation to the university.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a must-read for leaders and senior managers in universities, as well as those undertaking postgraduate studies in the policy and practice of higher education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608230510828,"sku":"9781138934047","price":329.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138934047-understanding-the-university.jpg?v=1778191460"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ronald-barnett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}