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Dispossessing academics: The shift to ‘appropriation’ in the governing of academic life:

John Welsh
- 01 Aug 2020 - 
- Vol. 23, Iss: 3, pp 350-369
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In this paper, a critical theoretical exploration of the transformation of academic life that is currently taking place under the sign of "neoliberalization" is presented. The main aim is to differentiate...
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This article offers a critical theoretical exploration of the transformation of academic life that is currently taking place under the sign of ‘neoliberalization’. The main aim is to differentiate ...

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