Changing European Academics: A Comparative Study of Social Stratification, Work Patterns and Research Productivity / Edition 1

European academics have been at the centre of ongoing higher education reforms, as changes in university governance and funding have led to changes in academic work and life. Discussing the academic profession, and most importantly, its increasing stratification across Europe, explores the drivers of these changes as well as their current and expected results. This comparative study of social stratification, work patterns and research productivity: A thoughtful and comprehensive study of the changing academic profession in Europe, this book will be of interest to higher education practitioners, managers and policy makers, both in Europe and globally. will benefit anyone whose work relates to changing academic institutions and changing academic careers.