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A history of Oxford University / [by] V. H. H. Green.
V. H. H. Green (Vivian Hubert Howard), 1915-2005
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The University of Oxford
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This fresh and readable account gives a complete history of the University of Oxford, from its beginnings in the eleventh century to the present day - charting Oxford's improbable rise from provincial backwater to modern meritocratic and secular university with an ever-growing commitment to new research.
| Title |
The University of Oxford : a history / L. W. B. Brockliss. |
|---|---|
| Edition |
First edition. |
| Publisher |
Oxford : Oxford University Press |
| Creation Date |
2016 |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. English |
| Content |
Cover The University of Oxford: A History Copyright Dedication Preface Contents Illustrations Abbreviations Note on Proper Names Note on References Note on Terms PART I: The Catholic University: c.1100-1534 Introduction: The First Universities CHAPTER 1: Foundation and Institutionalization A. The Creation of Oxford B. Organization C. Consolidation, 1350-1530 CHAPTER 2: A University of Clerics A. The Scholars B. Student Life C. Careers CHAPTER 3: Community Living: Halls, Convents, and Colleges A. Halls B. The Mendicant Convents C. The Early Colleges D. The Later CollegesE. The Decline of the Halls CHAPTER 4: Teaching and Learning A. The Curriculum B. The Paris Inheritance, Scotus, and Ockham C. Mertonians, Mathematicians, and Roger Bacon D. Wyclif E. The Fifteenth Century: Reorientation and the Challenge of Humanism Conclusion: The Coming of the Reformation PART II: The Anglican University: 1534 -1845 Introduction: The Age of Confessionalism CHAPTER 5: The University and the Colleges A. Governance B. Outside Interference C. Patterns of Attendance D. Urban Footprints E. A Mecca for Tourists and Celebrities CHAPTER 6: Church and StateA. Catholics and Protes B. Protestant Quarrels C. The Anglican Seminary D. Noetics, 'Drys', and Tractarians CHAPTER 7: Students and Teachers A. The Junior Members B. The Curriculum C. Lecturers D. Tutors E. Undergraduate Life F. The Costs of Study CHAPTER 8: Masters and Learning A. The Higher Faculties B. The Fellows C. A Don's Life D. Libraries E. Oxford and the Republic of Letters F. The University Press Conclusion: English Exceptionalism PART III: The Imperial University: 1845 -1945 Introduction: Reform and Resurrection CHAPTER 9: A Century of ReformA. The First Steps Down the Road B. The 1850 Commission C. The 1854 Act and its Consequences D. The 1871 Act, the Cleveland Commission, and the Selborne Commission E. Extension, the Foundation of Keble, and the Women Question F. The Diversification of the Curriculum G. Curzon and the Asquith Commission CHAPTER 10: Undergraduates and their Education A. Rationale B. Recruitment and Distribution C. The College System D. Undergraduate Careers E. Ultimate Sacrifice CHAPTER 11: Oxford Life A. An Expensive Education B. Accommodation and Buildings C. An Undergraduate's DayD. Behaviour and Discipline E. Dons F. College Families CHAPTER 12: Towards the Research University A. Learning, Scholarship, and Research B. Resources C. The Humanities D. The Sciences E. The University Press and Research F. The Second World War Conclusion: Oxford in Context PART IV: The World University: 1945-2015 Introduction: Higher Education in Britain since 1945 CHAPTER 13: External Pressures and Internal Responses A. The Post-War Era B. The Franks Report and its Aftermath C. Access D. The North Report E. Restructuring the Collegiate University F. The Hood Coda |
| Extent |
1 online resource (912 p.) |
| Language |
English |
| National Library system number |
997010721048705171 |
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