Description: This listing is for the hardcover book "The University & Urban Revival: Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets" by Judith Rodin. This 222-page book measures 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". This is a brand new book. Published in 2007. Please see the photos for more detail. Money-back guarantee. From the dust jacket: In the last quarter of the 20th 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 distresses 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, 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. From the back cover: The incredible change that the University of Pennsylvania experienced under Judith Rodin's tenure mirrored that of the city of Philadelphia. As Penn transformed the face of West Philadelphia and helped the city meet its educational and economic challenges, the city itself became more livable and a better place. President Rodin's reach not only transformed a great university, but helped in the revival of one of America's oldest and proudest cities. Please feel free to ask any questions.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original Language: English
Number of Pages: 232 Pages
Publication Name: University and Urban Revival : Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets
Language: English
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Subject: Urban & Land Use Planning, Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, Higher, Criminology
Item Height: 0.9 in
Publication Year: 2007
Item Weight: 20.6 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Judith Rodin
Item Length: 9.3 in
Subject Area: Political Science, Architecture, Social Science, Education
Series: The City in the Twenty-First Century Ser.
Item Width: 6.3 in
Format: Hardcover
