Myths and Traditions of Central European University Culture
Distributed for the Karolinum Press, Charles University
Translated by Graeme Dibble
224 pages
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6 3/4 x 9 1/2
- Contents
- Review Quotes
Table of Contents

Contents
An introduction for foreign readers
Myth: an attempt at understanding university history
The myth of university freedom
The Humboldtian myth
The myth of the united university
The myth of indisputable foundations
The myth of contributing to society
The myth of university governance
The myth of territory
The history of university culture and some current issues
Bibliography
Myth: an attempt at understanding university history
The myth of university freedom
The Humboldtian myth
The myth of the united university
The myth of indisputable foundations
The myth of contributing to society
The myth of university governance
The myth of territory
The history of university culture and some current issues
Bibliography
Review Quotes
Jirí Štaif, head of the Department of Social History at Charles University, Prague
“This is a highly topical and rewarding book, as it provides a fresh rejoinder to many foreign and domestic discussions about the past, present, and future mission of universities.”
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History: Urban History
Religion: Christianity
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