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The golden age of academe: myth or memory?

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Published
<mark>Journal publication date</mark>2010
<mark>Journal</mark>British Journal of Educational Studies
Issue number1
Volume58
Number of pages12
Pages (from-to)105-116
Publication StatusPublished
<mark>Original language</mark>English

Abstract

Was there ever a golden age of academe: a time when academics were able to pursue their own interests, had relatively light and undemanding teaching responsibilities, and enjoyed widespread respect from both the general public and policy makers? This article explores that question, primarily in the context of the United Kingdom, but with some reference to other systems as well. It attempts to separate the mythical elements of the golden age from the reported memories and analyses of both those who were there at the time and subsequent authors.