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The Social Worlds of Higher Education

Handbook for Teaching in A New Century

Bernice A Pescosolido editor Ronald J Aminzade editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:30th May '99

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This is the first comprehensive guide to teaching in the social sciences ever published. "′Two complete works in one" provides a survey of the larger institutional context and alternative perspectives on current debates in higher education, as well as a comprehensive and practical guide to teaching. Contains original essays by leading teachers and scholars including Craig Calhoun, Teresa Sullivan, Dean Dorn, Paul Baker, Charles Tilly, Howard Aldrich, Daniel Chambliss, and Mary Romero. The accompanying Fieldguide for Teaching includes an additional 80 articles, excerpts, teaching tips, exercises, checklists, and overheads covering a complete spectrum of teaching concerns.

"Teaching in colleges and universities can be particularly challengin and this handbook and field guide offer practical tips for beginning instructors and seasoned faculty members to use. Moreover, the essays touch on the personal as well as professional aspects of teaching in higher education." 

-- Norris Manning * The Journal of the National Academic Advising Associati

ISBN: 9780761986133

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1390g

672 pages