1st Edition

Universities and the State in England, 1850-1939

By Keith Vernon Copyright 2004
288 Pages
by Routledge

282 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

The question of the relationships between universities and the state is one of considerable current concern and debate. This book studies the development of the modern university system in England from the mid-nineteenth century to the outbreak of the Second World War, focusing on the role of the state. In this formidabe study, the author covers a range of key areas, including: * a review of... Read more
1. The National Universities, c.1800-1900 2. A University for London, 1825-1900 3. The Provincial University Colleges, 1850-1900 4. Expansion and Regulation, 1900-1914 5. Establishing a University System, 1914-1939 6. Conclusion

Biography

Keith Vernon is Senior Lecturer in Social History at the University of Central Lancashire.