The Impact of the First World War on British Universities: Emerging from the Shadows (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781137524324)

The First World War had innumerable consequences for all aspects of society; universities and education being no exception. This book details the myriad impacts of the war on British universities: telling how universities survived the war, their contribution to the war effort and the changes that the war itself brought about. In doing so, the author highlights the changing relationship between universities and government: arguing that a transformation took place during these years, that saw universities moving from a relatively closed world pre-1914 to a more active and open role within the national economy and society. The author makes extensive use of original documentary material to paint a vivid picture of the experiences of British universities during the war years, combining academic analysis with contemporary accounts and descriptions. This uniquely researched book will appeal to students and scholars of the history of higher education, social history and the First World War.

Author: John Taylor
ISBN-10: 1137524324
ISBN-13: 9781137524324
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 07/16/2018
Pages: 356
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.88d