The Importance of Being Comparative.

Clark, Burton R.

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ERIC Number: EJ238987

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Importance of Being Comparative.

Clark, Burton R.

Review of Higher Education, v4 n1 p1-12 Fall 1980

The importance of a comparison of national systems of higher education is argued. Examples of how cross-national comparison can be instructive are presented. The importance of studying academic power or authority comparatively is discussed and several guides for future research are offered. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Departments, Educational Research, Global Approach, Government School Relationship, Higher Education, International Studies, Power Structure

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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