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The Great Brain Race – How Global Universities Are Reshaping the Wo...
Book Details
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Author: Ben Wildavsky
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Publisher: Princeton University Press
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Language: English
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Edition: Hardcover
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ISBN: 9780691146898
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Pages: 248
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Cover: Hardcover
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Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
About the Book
In The Great Brain Race, Ben Wildavsky, a former education editor at U.S. News & World Report, presents the first popular account of the international competition for the brightest minds and its profound impact on global higher education. This engaging and insightful book examines the rise of global education markets, where nearly three million international students now study outside their home countries—a remarkable 40 percent increase since 1999.
As new universities sprout up across China, India, and Saudi Arabia, and satellite campuses of prestigious Western institutions establish themselves from Abu Dhabi to Singapore, the landscape of global academia is changing rapidly. Wildavsky argues that this competition should not be feared but embraced, as it opens up unparalleled opportunities for both students and faculty. With universities striving for world-class status, the resulting expansion of access and excellence is reshaping the educational experience globally.
Wildavsky offers a compelling narrative drawn from his extensive travels and research across multiple continents, exploring topics such as the international mobility of students and faculty, the rapid spread of branch campuses, and the burgeoning rise of for-profit universities. He also highlights the increasing influence of college rankings in this competitive academic marketplace. The book emphasizes that this global competition is creating a meritocratic system, benefiting everyone by spreading knowledge and fostering innovation.
An essential read for anyone interested in the future of higher education, The Great Brain Race shows how international competition in academia is transforming education for the better, economically and educationally.
