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Author Finkin, Matthew W.

Title For the common good : principles of American academic freedom / Matthew W. Finkin and Robert C. Post
Published New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, [2009]
©2009

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Description 263 pages ; 22 cm
Contents The historical origins of the concept of academic freedom -- The 1915 Declaration and the American concept of academic freedom -- Freedom of research and publication -- Freedom of teaching -- Freedom of intramural expression -- Freedom of extramural expression
Summary This book offers a concise explanation of the history and meaning of American academic freedom, and it attempts to intervene in contemporary debates by clarifying the fundamental functions and purposes of academic freedom in America.--From publisher description
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-241) and index
Subject Academic freedom -- United States.
Author Post, Robert, 1947-
LC no. 2008038669
ISBN 9780300143546 (cloth : alk. paper)
0300143540 (cloth : alk. paper)