Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research: Volume 25 by John C. Smart (E

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Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities.

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Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of research findings on a selected topic, critiques the research literature in terms of its conceptual and methodological rigor, and sets forth an agenda for future research intended to advance knowledge on the chosen topic. The Handbook focuses on twelve general areas that encompass the salient dimensions of scholarly and policy inquiries undertaken in the international higher education community. The series is fortunate to have attracted annual contributions from distinguished scholars throughout the world.

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Authoritative in the field of higher educationProvides state-of-the-art reviews on a wide range of topics in the study of higher educationAttracts annual contributions from distinguished scholars around the worldChapters are frequently cited in major higher education journals

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Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of research findings on a selected topic, critiques the research literature in terms of its conceptual and methodological rigor, and sets forth an agenda for future research intended to advance knowledge on the chosen topic. The Handbook focuses on twelve general areas that encompass the salient dimensions of scholarly and policy inquiries undertaken in the international higher education community. The series is fortunate to have attracted annual contributions from distinguished scholars throughout the world.

Table of Contents

The Role of Information in the Policy Process: Implications for the Examination of Research Utilization in Higher Education Policy.- From Theory to Action: Exploring the Institutional Conditions for Student Retention.- Reform Efforts in STEM Doctoral Education: Strengthening Preparation for Scholarly Careers.- Toward a More Complete Understanding of the Role of Financial Aid in Promoting College Enrollment: The Importance of Context.- The Pursuit of Student Success: The Directions and Challenges Facing Community Colleges.- Studying the Impact of Parental Involvement on College Student Development: A Review and Agenda for Research.- Achievement Emotions in Higher Education.- The Use of Panel Data Models in Higher Education Policy Studies.- Enlarging Our Understanding of Glass Ceiling Effects with Social Closure Theory in Higher Education.- Cultural Perspectives of Academia: Toward a Model of Cultural Complexity.- Research Libraries in the Twenty-First Century.- An Examination of Faculty Work: Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks in the Literature.- Herding Cats and Big Dogs: Tensions in the Faculty-Administrator Relationship.

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Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of research findings on a selected topic, critiques the research literature in terms of its conceptual and methodological rigor, and sets forth an agenda for future research intended to advance knowledge on the chosen topic. The Handbook focuses on twelve general areas that encompass the salient dimensions of scholarly and policy inquiries undertaken in the international higher education community. The series is fortunate to have attracted annual contributions from distinguished scholars throughout the world.

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Authoritative in the field of higher education Provides state-of-the-art reviews on a wide range of topics in the study of higher education Attracts annual contributions from distinguished scholars around the world Chapters are frequently cited in major higher education journals

Details ISBN9400704224 Publisher Springer Year 2010 ISBN-10 9400704224 ISBN-13 9789400704220 Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-12-01 Imprint Springer Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands Edited by John C. Smart DEWEY 378.001 Short Title HIGHER EDUCATION HANDBK OF THE Language English Media Book Edition Description 2010 Pages 586 Edition 2010th Subtitle Volume 25 Illustrations X, 586 p. Author John C. Smart Series Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research Alternative 9789048185979 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this

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