International student security: globalization, state, university

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07 March 2010This paper looks at the human security of students who cross national borders for the purposes of formal study.

International student security is not just about higher education or the global knowledge economy, argues Simon Marginson. It is concerns the future world society and civil culture. It is about giving meaning to every life, not just the lives of those born in our own country, who might look like us, speak like us or share a religion.

Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeAcademic research centre, APO Member
CoverageAustralia
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/20635
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