The Doctoral Experience Survival and Success in Graduate School

Author/creator Delamont, Sara Author
Other author Atkinson, Paul Author
Other author Parry, Odette Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor]
Description224 p. ill 00.925 x 00.625 in.
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Summary Annotation Richly illustrated with case studies and interviews, this book identifies key themes pervading academic life: the nature of research and research supervision; key social processes and problems; distinct and contrasting sub-cultures of departments and disciplines in universities; mentorship and sponsorship; and apprenticeship and rites of passage for postgraduate students. Anyone developing policy and practice in Higher Education, or wishing to understand their own position within the wider picture will benefit from reading this book.
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ISBN9780750709279
ISBN0750709278 (Trade Cloth) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780750709279
Stock number00081154