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For the common good : principles of American academic freedom /

This book offers a concise explanation of the history and meaning of American academic freedom, and it attempts to intervene in contemporary debates by clarifying the fundamental functions and purposes of academic freedom in America.--From publisher description.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Finkin, Matthew W. (Autor), Post, Robert, 1947- (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: American Association of University Professors. Committee on Academic Freedom
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Haven, Conn. : Yale University Press, 2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction : Why this book?
  • The historical origins of the concept of academic freedom
  • The 1915 Declaration and the American concept of academic freedom
  • Freedom of research and publication
  • Freedom of teaching
  • Freedom of intramural expression
  • Freedom of extramural expression
  • Conclusion : On professional responsibility
  • Appendix 1 : Excerpts from the 1915 Declaration of Principles on Academic Freedom and Academic Tenure
  • Appendix 2 : Excerpts from the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure with 1970 interpretive comments.