Rethinking Higher Education and the Crisis of Legitimation in Europe 1st Edition

Capture the shifting landscape of European universities with Rethinking Higher Education and the Crisis of Legitimation in Europe, 1st Edition by Ourania Filippakou. This timely work confronts the urgent questions facing higher education across Europe — from public trust and institutional purpose to governance, market pressures, and the policy frameworks that shape academic life.

Explore a clear, evidence-informed narrative that illuminates why legitimacy matters now more than ever. Filippakou maps the pressures of massification, accountability, and commodification and shows how they erode confidence in universities while offering fresh pathways for renewal. Through rigorous analysis and accessible prose, the book connects theory to the practical realities experienced by university leaders, policymakers, academics, and researchers across European higher education systems.

You will gain:
– A nuanced overview of legitimacy crises in European higher education and their policy implications.
– Insight into governance, quality assurance, and the tension between public mission and market logic.
– Strategic perspectives useful for policymakers, university administrators, and scholars seeking sustainable reforms.

Ideal for academics, policy advisers, doctoral students, and higher education professionals focused on the EU and its member states, this edition is a vital resource for anyone navigating or shaping the future of universities in Europe. Clear, authoritative, and forward-looking, it equips readers to understand challenges and contribute to credible, resilient higher education models.

Order your copy today to deepen your understanding of legitimacy, governance, and reform in European higher education—and to join the conversation about rebuilding trust and purpose in universities across the continent.

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