{"product_id":"what-universities-owe-democracy","title":"What Universities Owe Democracy","description":"Universities have historically been integral to democracy. What can they do to reclaim this critical role?\nUniversities play an indispensable role within modern democracies. But this role is often overlooked or too narrowly conceived, even by universities themselves. In What Universities Owe Democracy, Ronald J. Daniels, the president of Johns Hopkins University, argues that―at a moment when liberal democracy is endangered and more countries are heading toward autocracy than at any time in generations―it is critical for today's colleges and universities to reestablish their place in democracy.\nDrawing upon fields as varied as political science, economics, history, and sociology, Daniels identifies four distinct functions of American higher education that are key to liberal democracy: social mobility, citizenship education, the stewardship of facts, and the cultivation of pluralistic, diverse communities. By examining these roles over time, Daniels explains where colleges and universities have faltered in their execution of these functions―and what they can do going forward.\nLooking back on his decades of experience leading universities, Daniels offers bold prescriptions for how universities can act now to strengthen democracy. For those committed to democracy's future prospects, this book is a vital resource.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1421442698\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1421442698.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Daniels, Ronald J.|Spector, Phillip|Shreve, Grant\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43847213350973,"sku":"BVV.1421442698.G","price":20.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1421442698-0.jpg?v=1792357827","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/what-universities-owe-democracy","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}