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Author Pullan, Brian S.

Title A history of the University of Manchester, 1973-90 / Brian Pullan with Michele Abendstern.

Publication Info. Manchester ; New York : Manchester University Press ; New York : Distributed exclusively in the USA by Palgrave, 2003.

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 334 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents I. The 1970s -- Uncertainty, economy and improvisation -- Academics: achievement and self-doubt -- Academics: consultation and conditions -- Students: life and opinions -- Students: campaigns and causes -- II. The 1980s -- New direction -- Contraction, 1981-84 -- Enterprise and economy -- Students' Union and the politicians -- Efficiency and academic freedom -- Research and rationalisation -- Student culture in the 1980s -- Epilogue -- Sources and bibliography -- People interviewed -- Statistical appendix / Michele Abendstern and Steve Chick) -- Index.
Summary The second volume of history of the University of Manchester since 1951 spans 17 years in which public funding was contracting, student grants were diminishing, instructions from the government and the University Grants Commission were multiplying and universities feared for their reputations.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Language English.
Subject University of Manchester -- History -- 20th century.
University of Manchester.
History.
Chronological Term 20th century
Subject University of Manchester.
College students -- History -- 20th century.
College students.
Chronological Term 1900 - 1999
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Electronic books.
Added Author Abendstern, Michele.
Other Form: Print version: Pullan, Brian S. History of the University of Manchester, 1973-90. Manchester ; New York : Manchester University Press ; New York : Distributed exclusively in the USA by Palgrave, 2003 (DLC) 2003065141
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