Ebook: Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research

Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of research findings on a selected topic, critiques the research literature in terms of its conceptual and methodological rigor, and sets forth an agenda for future research intended to advance knowledge on the chosen topic. The Handbook focuses on twelve general areas that encompass the salient dimensions of scholarly and policy inquiries undertaken in the international higher education community. The series is fortunate to have attracted annual contributions from distinguished scholars throughout the world.

Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough, integrative literature reviews covering topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities.

Each chapter offers a comprehensive review of research findings on a selected topic in higher education. Authors critique the research literature in terms of its conceptual and methodological rigor and then set forth an agenda for future research in order to advance knowledge and solve problems in higher education.

The Handbook focuses on twelve general areas that collectively cover the key dimensions of scholarly and policy inquiries undertaken in the international higher education community. The series is fortunate to attract contributions from distinguished scholars throughout the world. As a result, chapters are frequently cited in major higher education journals.