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 InfoBaltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006.
Descriptionxxiii, 572 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [539]-555) and index.
LCCN 2005014180
ISBN0801882834 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780801882838