History of the University in Europe: Volume 3, Universities in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries (1800–1945)

Explore the transformative journey of higher education in "History of the University in Europe: Volume 3, Universities in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries (1800–1945)" by Walter Rüegg, published by Cambridge University Press in 2004. This comprehensive 776-page volume delves into the evolution of modern research universities in Europe and their global expansion. Rüegg examines how the medieval university framework was revitalized, focusing on the essential freedom of scientific research, teaching, and study. This modernization paved the way for discoveries to be recognized as professional and bureaucratically-regulated endeavors within the university system. Ideal for scholars and anyone interested in the history of education and intellectual thought, this book offers valuable insights into the social and academic transformations that shaped the educational landscape of Europe during this pivotal era.