Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge

Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge explores how universities became servants to the education industry and its impact, providing readers with robust frameworks to understand the intersections of coloniality and Indigeneity and how they play out in higher education.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 262 pages
\n Publication date: 17 June 2021
\n Publisher: University of Toronto Press
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For numerous institutions, disregarding their university's ranking is akin to becoming invisible, a perilous endeavor in the fiercely competitive pursuit of funding. However,rankings provide limited insights into the quality of education, scholarships, and community engagement offered by a university. In his groundbreaking work, "Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge," Dr. John Smith delves into the intricate relationship between universities and the education industry, shedding light on their transformation into servants of this sector.

Conceptually unique, this book addresses the paucity of empirical research underpinning university and journal ranking systems. Chapters authored by esteemed scholars in decolonial studies offer robust frameworks for understanding the complex intersections of coloniality and Indigeneity in higher education. Contributions from diverse geographical and disciplinary perspectives explore the political economy of rankings within the Global North and South, examining alternative approaches to these rankings.

This book empowers readers to examine the interplay of power and knowledge within the broader contexts of politics, culture, and the economy. It prompts exploration of how assumptions about gender, social class, sexuality, and race shape the meanings attributed to rankings and fosters the imagination of a future that confronts and challenges cognitive, environmental, and social injustice. By delving into the complexities of university rankings, "Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge" provides a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and educators seeking to understand the dynamics of higher education and advocate for more equitable and inclusive systems.

\n Weight: 408g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781487523398\n \n