Widening Minds Widening Minds

Widening Minds

The University of New South Wales and the Education of Australia's Defence Leaders

Tom Frame
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Publisher Description

A candid exploration of the 50-year partnership between UNSW and Australia's Defence Force. Since 1967, over 25,000 students have graduated from UNSW after studying at military institutions. Tom Frame examines this productive, yet complex, relationship.

Widening Minds traces the evolution of officer education, the creation of the Australian Defence Force Academy, and the challenges of civil-military partnerships. It delves into curriculum development, cadet controversies, and the ongoing effort to balance academic rigor with military needs. This insightful history reveals the aims and objectives of educating Australia's uniformed and civilian leaders.
Discover the origins of Australia's unique approach to military education.Understand the tensions between academic freedom and military discipline.Explore the impact of UNSW on the professional development of defence leaders.For military historians, scholars of higher education, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Australian civil-military relations.

GENRE
History
RELEASED
2018
February 13
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
544
Pages
PUBLISHER
NewSouth
SELLER
Bookwire US Inc
SIZE
5.2
MB

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