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Author Vernon, Keith, 1962-

Title Universities and the state in England, 1850-1939 / Keith Vernon
Published London ; New York : Routledge, 2004

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Description 1 online resource (1 volume)
Series Woburn education series
Woburn education series.
Contents Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Introduction; The national universities, c.1800-1900; A university for London, 1825-1900; The provincial university colleges, 1850-1900; Expansion and regulation, 1900-1914; Establishing a university system, 1914-1939; Conclusion; Notes; Select bibliography; Index
Summary The question of the relationships between universities and the state is one of considerable current concern and debate. This book studies the development of the modern university system in England from the mid-nineteenth century to the outbreak of the Second World War, focusing on the role of the state. In this formidabe study, the author covers a range of key areas, including:*a review of the reforms of the ancient universities, the creation of civic universities and the formation of the federal London University* an examination of the co-ordinated system in the early years of the twentieth ce
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Universities and colleges -- England -- History
Higher education and state -- England -- History
University autonomy -- England -- History
EDUCATION -- Higher.
Higher education and state
Universities and colleges
University autonomy
England
Genre/Form Electronic books
History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 0203499948
9780203499948