The University & Urban Revival: Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets by Rodin, Judith
The University & Urban Revival: Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets by Rodin, Judith

The University & Urban Revival: Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets

In the last quarter of the twentieth century, urban colleges and universities found themselves enveloped by the...
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD
SKU: 9780812240221
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 861 left in stock
Author: Judith Rodin
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: BD$90.41
10 customers are viewing this product
The University & Urban Revival: Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets by Rodin, Judith

The University & Urban Revival: Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets

BD$90.41
The University & Urban Revival: Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets by Rodin, Judith

The University & Urban Revival: Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets

BD$90.41
Author: Judith Rodin
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

In the last quarter of the twentieth century, urban colleges and universities found themselves enveloped by the poverty, crime, and physical decline that afflicted American cities. Some institutions turned inward, trying to insulate themselves rather than address the problems in their own backyards. Others attempted to develop better community relations, though changes were hard to sustain.

Spurred by an unprecedented crime wave in 1996, University of Pennsylvania President Judith Rodin knew that the time for urgent action had arrived, and she set a new course of proactive community engagement for her university. Her dedication to the revitalization of West Philadelphia was guided by her role not only as president but also as a woman and a mother with a deep affection for her hometown.

The goal was to build capacity back into a severely distressed inner-city neighborhood--educational capacity, retail capacity, quality-of-life capacity, and especially economic capacity--guided by the belief that town and gown could unite as one richly diverse community.

Cities rely on their academic institutions as stable places of employment, cultural centers, civic partners, and concentrated populations of consumers for local business and services. And a competitive university demands a vibrant neighborhood to meet the needs of its faculty, staff, and students. In keeping with their mission, urban universities are uniquely positioned to lead their communities in revitalization efforts, yet this effort requires resolute persistence.

During Rodin's administration (1994-2004), the Chronicle of Higher Education referred to Penn's progress as a national model of constructive town-gown interaction and partnership. This book narrates the challenges, frustrations, and successes of Penn's campaign, and its prospects for long-term change.

Author: Judith Rodin
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Published: 08/21/2007
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780812240221


Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2007 pg. 153

About the Author
Judith Rodin became President of the Rockefeller Foundation in 2005. She is President Emerita of the University of Pennsylvania and previously served as provost of Yale University. She has coauthored many books and was the coeditor (with Stephen P. Steinberg) of Public Discourse in America: Conversation and Community in the Twenty-First Century, also available from the University of Pennsylvania Press.
Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Review

Related Products

Example product title
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD
Example product title
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD
Example product title
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD
Example product title
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD
Example product title
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD
Example product title
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD
Example product title
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD
Example product title
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD
Example product title
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD
Example product title
BD$90.41 BMD
BD$90.41 BMD

Recently Viewed Products