{"product_id":"universities-as-transformative-social-spaces-mobilities-and-mobilizations-from-south-asian-perspectives-9780192865571","title":"Universities as Transformative Social Spaces: Mobilities and Mobilizations from South Asian Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe essays in this volume examine the dynamics of student mobility and mobilizations in universities across South Asia, comparing them to universities worldwide. While elite universities in South Asia compete for international rankings, students from excluded communities and remote regions face barriers to entry and employment. The volume evaluates these universities as spaces for mobility opportunity and mobilizations in a globally networked world. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe realm of higher education, much like everything else in a global and mobile world, has undergone a rapid transformation in the last few decades. Universities and seats of higher education across the globe are increasingly embracing strategies aimed at internationalization, characterized by a growing diversity in rank, student composition, resource endowments, faculty profiles, and their social spaces. This volume of essays takes a critical look at universities in South Asia, specifically examining the dynamics of student mobility and mobilizations within localized social contexts. It compares these dynamics with their counterparts in universities across the world. While elite universities in South Asia, like elsewhere, strive to attain the highest ranks in international rankings, students from the most excluded communities and remote regions of the country face numerous obstacles in accessing well-endowed universities and securing employment opportunities. The volume evaluates these universities as spaces for mobility opportunities and mobilizations in a globally networked world. It combines local and international perspectives with in-depth observations of the dynamics within localized university spaces, while also contextualizing them within transnational processes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe increasing internationalization of higher education has led to a significant shift in the landscape of universities worldwide. This trend is particularly evident in South Asia, where universities are increasingly adopting strategies to attract international students, faculty, and resources. One of the key aspects of this internationalization is the growing heterogeneity of universities in terms of rank, student composition, resource endowments, faculty profiles, and social spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElite universities in South Asia, such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), have been caught in a stiff international competition, vying for the highest ranks in global rankings. These institutions are investing heavily in research, infrastructure, and faculty development to attract top talent from around the world. However, they are also facing challenges in maintaining their reputation and quality of education, as they are increasingly competing with universities from other parts of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the other hand, students from the most excluded communities and remote parts of the country seek entry to badly endowed universities, facing numerous obstacles during their courses and upon seeking entry into employment. These students often come from low-income backgrounds and lack access to quality education, making it difficult for them to compete with their more privileged peers. They may also face cultural barriers, language difficulties, and social exclusion within the university environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe volume evaluates such universities as spaces for mobility opportunity and mobilizations in a globally networked world. It combines local and international perspectives with thorough observations of the dynamics in localized university spaces while embedding them in transnational processes. The essays in this volume explore various aspects of student mobility and mobilizations, including the factors contributing to student mobility, the experiences of students during their mobility, and the impact of mobility on their academic and professional careers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the key themes that emerge from the essays is the importance of recognizing the diverse needs and experiences of students from different backgrounds. 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