Academic tribes and territories : intellectual enquiry and the culture of disciplines

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Becher, Tony (Author), Trowler, Paul R. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Society for Research into Higher Education & Open University Press , c2001
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Landscapes, tribal territories and academic cultures
  • 2. Points of departure
  • 3. Academic disciplines
  • 4. Overlaps, boundaries and specialisms
  • 5. Aspects of community life
  • 6. Patterns of communication
  • 7. Academic careers
  • 8. The wider context
  • 9. Implications for theory and practice