Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge

"Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge is a well-organized and well-written book that adds academic perspectives to the discussion of the purpose and impact of global university rankings. It is refreshing to have perspectives based upon actual research and the book provides a one stop shop for the current academic literature on university rankings. This book is a significant contribution to the discussion of national and global rankings." - D.G. Marshall, Mount Royal and Nipissing Universities (The British Columbia Review) "This timely collection reflects a wide range of geographical and critical perspectives on knowledge creation and what being a "world-class" university entails. Its key findings are relevant for anyone looking to participate in higher education and we recommend this book for its accessible discussions on how knowledge is produced, consumed, marketed, and ranked." - Jeanna Pillainayagam and Karin Kermani, University of British Columbia (Canadian Journal of Higher Education) "This book presents a comprehensive literature review on rankings in the context of production and dissemination of knowledge. It presents a wide range of discourses to establish the fact that education is a big business today. And it opens up various conversations around the hooks and crooks of ranking." - Bidyarthi Dutta, Vidyasagar University (Journal of Scientometric Research)