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Universities, Ethics, and Professions: Debate and Scrutiny

Name: Universities, Ethics, and Professions: Debate and Scrutiny
Author: Edited by John Strain
ISBN: 9780203882238

by Edited by John Strain, Peter Jarvis, Ronald Barnett

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Overview

Businesses and other organizations often try to impress their stakeholders with ethics policies. This reflects the increasing emphasis on ethics in public and professional life, evident in the way the UK Council for Industry and Higher Education encour

Synopsis

Introduction / John Strain, Ronald Barnett And Peter Jarvis -- Section 1 The Debate: Ethics In Contemporary Universities : Ethics, Values And Higher Education: The Power Of Globalisation / Peter Jarvis ; The Vitality Of Ethics In The Contemporary University / John Strain ; The Postmodern University: Prospects Of The Ethical / Ronald Barnett -- Section 2 Ethical Concepts In Academic Practice : Formation And Virtue, Academic And Professional / Christopher Megone ; Community As An Academic Ethic / Bruce Macfarlane ; Dialogue, Virtue And Ethics / Stan Van Hooft ; Excellence And The Pursuit Of Competence In Contemporary Universities: A View From The Usa / Joan Whitman Hoff -- Section 3 Universities, Ethics And Professions: Some Different Perspectives : The Teacher's Perspective: Teaching Ethics And Professional Ethics In Universities / Christopher Belshaw ; Looking Forward: The Researcher's Perspective / Martin Bulmer And Josephine Ocloo ; Views From The Boundary: Business And Professional Perspectives / Simon Robinson ; Looking At What Is Needed: From The Ceo's Desk / Roger Steare -- Departures / John Strain, Ronald Barnett And Peter Jarvis. Edited By John Strain, Ronald Barnett, And Peter Jarvis. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

About the Author, Edited by John Strain

John Strain teaches ethics at Surrey University, UK. He is an Anglican priest and also teaches a Master’s level course in religious ideology and international conflict.

Ronald Barnett is Professor of Higher Education at the Institute of Education, University of London and Pro-Director for Longer Term Strategy.

Peter Jarvis is a former head of the Department of Educational Studies at the University of Surrey and Adjunct Professor, Department of Adult Education, University of Georgia, USA.