The American faculty : the restructuring of academic work and careers / Jack H. Schuster, Martin J. Finkelstein ; in collaboration with Jesus Francisco Galaz-Fontes, Mandy Liu.
| Author/creator | Schuster, Jack H. |
| Other author | Finkelstein, Martin J., 1949- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006. |
| Description | xxiii, 572 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Establishing the framework -- The American faculty in perspective -- The professoriate in profile -- The changing complexion of faculty work -- Academic culture and values and the quality of work life -- The changing academic career -- The revolution in academic appointments: a closer look -- Compensation and academic careers: trends and issues -- Pathways to the professoriate -- American academic life restructured -- What's ahead? agendas for policy analysis, research, and action on academic staffing. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [539]-555) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005014180 |
| ISBN | 0801882834 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780801882838 |