Bourdieu and academic capitalism: Faculty 'habitus' in materials science and engineering Article

Mendoza, P, Kuntz, AM, Berger, JB. (2012). Bourdieu and academic capitalism: Faculty 'habitus' in materials science and engineering . JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION, 83(4), 558-581. 10.1353/jhe.2012.0025

cited authors

  • Mendoza, P; Kuntz, AM; Berger, JB

authors

abstract

  • We present Bourdieu's notions of field, capital, "habitus," and strategy and how these concepts apply today in light of academic capitalism using an empirical study of faculty work in one specific field in engineering that exemplifies current tendencies brought by academic capitalism. We conclude with a discussion of practical implications. Copyright © 2012 by The Ohio State University.

publication date

  • July 5, 2012

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start page

  • 558

end page

  • 581

volume

  • 83

issue

  • 4