Red Brick University: A critical discussion of the working of a modern civic university which describes its history, analyses its achievements, and outlines a programme for its future

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"A critical discussion of the working of a modern civic university which describes its history, analyses its achievements, and outlines a programme for its future." Modern Civic Universities in 20th century UK. First part originally published by Faber and Faber Ltd., London, 1943; second part 1945. First published in full 1951 by Penguin Books Ltd.

Author(s): TRUSCOT, Bruce (pseudonym of PEERS, Edgar Allison, 1891-1952)
Publisher: Penguin Books Limited
Year: 1951

Language: English
City: Harmondsworth, England
Tags: academia, degree, higher education, Flexner, Herklots, lecture, matriculation, N.U.S., Oxbridge, professor, Redbrick, research, scholarship, seminar, student, tenure, tutorial, U.C.C.A., U.G.C., undergraduates, university

Red Brick University - Front Cover
About this Book
Half-title
Title Page
Printer's Imprint
Contents
Works Referred to in the Text
Preface
PART I: Red Brick University
Introduction
1. The Battle of the Ancients and the Moderns
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2. The Nature and Aims of a Modern University
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3. The Organization of a Modern University
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4. The Twofold Aim: (I) Research
5. The Twofold Aim: (II) Teaching
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6. Students and Student Life
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7. Contacts
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PART II: Redbrick and The Future
1. Redbrick in Transition
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2. Redbrick Looks Ahead
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3. Problems of the Future
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4. The Leisured Professor At Bay
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5. The University and its Region
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Penguin/Pelican Books Press Notices
Rear Cover