The Contested Terrain of Academic Freedom in Canada's Universities
Where Are We Going
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2808939 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Howard Woodhouse (University of Saskatchewan, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 618-647 |
| Publication date | 2017-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Economics and Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-9246 • E-ISSN: 1536-7150 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/ajes.12189 |
| OpenAlex | W2609113845 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 12 |
Academic freedom has been a contested concept throughout its history, but it is a necessary condition for the advancement and dissemination of shared knowledge. It is an integral part of university education and research, and is intimately connected with collegial governance and the common good. In Canada's research-intensive universities, the threats to academic freedom are both internal and external. This article examines these issues and suggests ways in which to resist and possibly overcome them, including the establishment of alternative universities
Academic freedom · Corporate governance · Higher education · Management · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Academic Freedom and Politics · American Constitutional Law and Politics · Law · Legal Issues in Education · Public Administration
| Highly cited | No |
|---|