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Academic Freedom in the 21st Century
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Tierney, William G.; Lechuga, Vicente M. – Thought & Action, 2005
Throughout the 20th century, academic freedom was a foundational value for the academy in the United States. The concept of academic freedom pertains to the right of faculty to enjoy considerable autonomy in their research and teaching. The assumption that drives academic freedom is that the country benefits when faculty are able to search for…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, United States History, Educational History, Professional Autonomy