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Class Struggle for the University w/ Ian Gavigan

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Navigating Power and Politics in Higher Education

This chapter explores the tensions between elite institutions and public universities amid political and economic challenges facing higher education. It examines historical and recent right-wing attacks on institutions, funding for scientific research, and the role of organized labor in advocating for education. The discussion highlights how public universities can serve as platforms for resistance, even as they grapple with the pressures of current political dynamics.

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