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Academic freedom is a central value of higher education. It affects the academic profession in all aspects of academic work. Yet, academic freedom is rarely discussed in the context of the changes taking place in higher education in the current period. The concept is defined in a historical and comparative framework, and the challenges facing academic freedom around the world are discussed.
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Altbach, P.G. Academic freedom: International realities and challenges. Higher Education 41, 205–219 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026791518365
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