Can Oxford Be Improved?: A View from the Dreaming Spires and the Satanic Mills - Couverture souple

Kenny, Anthony; Kenny, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1845400941 ISBN 13 : 9781845400941

Editeur : Imprint Academic, 2007

Synopsis

In December 2006, dons at Oxford University caused turmoil by rejecting a set of governance reforms that were championed by their own vice-chancellor. This book is a response to these events, addressed in large part to Oxford's funders - government and benefactors - and is useful reading for those with an interest in the future of this university.Sir Anthony Kenny was formerly Master of Balliol College, Oxford, and president of the British Academy. He is the author of many books on philosophy and over 40 years has held almost every kind of post in Oxford from graduate student to pro-vice-chancellor. Robert Kenny is managing director of a consulting firm.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In December 2006, dons at Oxford University caused turmoil by rejecting a set of governance reforms that were contained in a government white paper and championed by their own vice-chancellor. This book is a response to these events, addressed in large part to Oxford s funders government and benefactors and is essential reading for all with an interest in the future of this great university.

Biographie de l'auteur

Sir Anthony Kenny was formerly Master of Balliol College, Oxford and president of the British Academy. He is the author of many books on philosophy and over forty years has held almost every kind of post in Oxford from graduate student to pro-vice-chancellor. Robert Kenny is managing director of a consulting firm.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Imprint Academic
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1845400941
• ISBN 13: 9781845400941
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 150