The reflexive modernization of Australian universities

Pick, David

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Authors

Pick, David

Date

2004

Type

Journal Article

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Pick, David. 2004. The reflexive modernization of Australian universities. Globalisation, Societies and Education 2 (1): 99-106.

Source Title

Globalisation, Societies and Education

Faculty

Curtin Business School

School of Management

Remarks

Originally published in Globalisation, Societies and Education Vol 2(1) pp. 99-106 ISSN 1476-7724. Reprinted with permission Taylor and Francis publishers.

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URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43526

Collection

Curtin Research Publications

Abstract

The profound changes occurring in Australian higher education are viewed here in the context of the social, cultural, political and economic effects of globalization. Particular attention is paid to providing a theoretical foundation for understanding these effects using the reflexive modernization perspective. Highlighted are some of the challenges facing universities in Australia brought about by the corrosive influences of individualization and risk. This paper includes a call for a more critical and intentional approach to higher education policy and management.