La Producción De Investigación En Las Universidades Privadas: Estudio De Un Caso,
2011
Andrews University
La Producción De Investigación En Las Universidades Privadas: Estudio De Un Caso, Gus Gregorutti
Faculty Publications
This case study describes how Tecnológico de Monterrey, in northern Mexico, has experienced a qualitative and quantitative increase in its intellectual productivity. In less than ten years, this university has moved from generating few ideas to being one of most distinguished Mexican private universities in the production of knowledge, patents and several research-derived businesses. This work explores how the re-elaboration of the institutional mission and the implementation of a model of research classes, among others, were decisive factors to increase the production of ideas. In this way, the university has increased its visibility and international ranking, attracting qualified re-searchers, developing …
The State Of Human-Animal Studies,
2010
Animals and Society Institute
The State Of Human-Animal Studies, Kenneth Shapiro, Margo Demello
Attitudes Towards Animals Collection
The growth of human-animal studies (HAS) over the past twenty years can be seen in the explosion of new books, journals, conferences, organizations, college programs, listserves, and courses, both in the United States and throughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. We look as well at trends in the field, including the increasing popularity of animal-assisted therapy programs, the rise of new fields like trans-species psychology and critical animal studies, and the importance of animal welfare science. We also discuss the problems continuing to face the field, including the conservative culture of universities, the interdisciplinary nature of the field, the …
