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Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present is a comprehensive textbook to guide students through the complexities of social theory today. Over 30 chapters, written by an international team of contributors, demonstrate clearly the practical applications of social theory in making sense of the modern world. Students are both introduced to the most significant theories and guided through the major social developments which shape our lives. Key features of the book are: clearly structured and readable prose; bullet pointed summaries and annotated further reading for each topic; makes complex issues accessible to undergraduates; focuses on relevance and practicality; chapter lay-out which is ideal for t
Higher Education
Higher Education
Higher education today is distinguished chiefly by two criteria: one the age after which most students participate, the other academic level. Thus it is something which takes place after compulsory schooling and it is at a level above that pursued either in schools or in further education colleges. Typically higher education involves study for an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification, and it is usually undertaken by students between 18 and 24 years of age. Higher education is concentrated in institutions known as universities and, while there are exceptions to this, all are authorised to award diploma and degree certificates. In addition, it is usual for universities to undertake research, the major reason for which is to underpin high-level teaching.
British higher education has ...
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