Will sellers sell out to celebrity?

Article Abstract:

If the power of book retailers grows, academic books for the general reader could become a thing of the past. It is important that synthetic historical texts intended for a broader audience continue to be published and the main threat to such texts is from consolidation of commercial book retailing.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Book Stores, Scholarly publishing, Forecasts and trends, Influence, Market trend/market analysis, Booksellers, Bookstores

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We want them young, not foolish

Article Abstract:

A personal account of dealing with first year university students. It is argued that while it may be rewarding to teach students with open minds, too many first year students appear to be intellectually naive and have little experience of life.

Psychological aspects, Personal narratives, Education, College freshmen

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Forget Rita, we're educating Jade

Article Abstract:

A scholar hunt to U.K. universities through an Indian television reality show is presented. It undermines the dignity of the British academic environment that has fallen victim to celebrity culture.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Management dynamics, India, Colleges and universities, Management, Evaluation, Universities and colleges, Company business management, Talent shows

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