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1 online resource (x, 324 pages) : maps |
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Preface; List of contributors; 1 The establishment of higher education in London: a survey; 2 Higher education and the London economy 1830-1914; 3 Higher education in the London community; 4 Class and gender aspects of higher education in London: the origins of London Polytechnics; 5 The City of London and higher education; 6 The London County Council and higher education; 7 The funding of higher education in London; 8 The London polytechnics; 9 Teacher training in London; 10 Technical and scientific education in London; 11 Higher education and the visual arts in London; Notes |
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IndexA; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y |
| Summary |
This volume of historical essays explores the full ramifications of the beginnings and development of the various branches of higher education in the area of London. It discusses: the contributions of the London County Council and the City of London; the economic and social context; questions of funding, class and gender; the polytechnics, teacher training, university extension, technical and scientific education; and the arts. This book will be an important contribution both to the history of London and the history of higher education on the UK |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-314) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Education, Higher -- England -- London -- History
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Higher education and state -- England -- London -- History
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EDUCATION -- Higher.
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Education, Higher
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Higher education and state
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Höheres Bildungswesen
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Geschichte
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Aufsatzsammlung
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London (England) -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85078205
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England -- London
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London
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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History
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Floud, Roderick
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Glynn, Sean
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| ISBN |
9780567137142 |
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0567137147 |
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1283193604 |
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9781283193603 |
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9786613193605 |
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6613193607 |
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