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The Higher Education System

Academic Organization in Cross-National Perspective
Burton R. Clark
How can we compare national systems of higher education, since their organization varies from country to country? Clark identifies the basic elements common to all such systems, and proceeds to thematic comparisons among a number of countries.


How can we compare national systems of higher education, since their organization varies from country to country? Clark identifies the basic elements common to all such systems, and proceeds to thematic comparisons among a number of countries.

Burton R. Clark was Professor Emeritus of Education in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.