{"product_id":"economics-of-engineering-education-in-india-growing-challenges-of-access-excellence-and-equity-9781032385723","title":"Economics of Engineering Education in India: Growing Challenges of Access, Excellence and Equity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book examines the trends and developments in engineering education in India, focusing on its expansion's effects on economic growth and development. It explores issues such as the growth of different branches of engineering, quality of education, gender inequality, and labor market conditions. It also investigates the socio-economic characteristics of students attending private colleges\/universities, government financing, and the increasing demand for engineering education. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 342 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive volume delves into the vital trends and significant advancements in engineering education in India, offering a thoughtful reflection on the profound effects and formidable challenges associated with its expansive growth. By examining various dimensions related to the status and trajectory of engineering education, this book sheds light on the remarkable expansion witnessed in this field. It highlights the rapid growth of engineering education, emphasizing the disparities in its growth across different branches, the shifting trends and patterns in their expansion, the quality of education provided, the persistent gender inequality and caste-based inequalities, as well as the impact of regional and economic factors on the demand for engineering education.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the book delves into the significant rise of private sector involvement in engineering education, exploring its implications for equitable access, quality, and other dimensions of higher education. It also examines the unstable growth in public financing of engineering education and the increasing reliance on educational loans as a method of financing. The volume seeks to unravel the underlying reasons behind the surging demand for engineering education and investigates the factors that have contributed to the growing popularity of electronics engineering, computer science engineering, and information technology-related areas of engineering, in contrast to some traditionally popular disciplines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume is of immense interest to students, educators, researchers, policymakers, and administrators engaged in the fields of education, higher education, engineering education, economics of education, sociology of education, and education and public policy. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the intricacies of engineering education in India and its profound impact on economic growth and development. Moreover, it holds relevance for policymakers and administrators in higher education, engineering\/technical education in BRIC countries, and other regions interested in advancing engineering education and fostering inclusive growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 830g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032385723\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jandhyala B. G. Tilak","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44559543009530,"sku":"9781032385723","price":120.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1694192007497_book.jpg?v=1694592693","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/economics-of-engineering-education-in-india-growing-challenges-of-access-excellence-and-equity-9781032385723","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}