The Alienated Academic

The book examines the impact of neoliberalism on higher education, highlighting how the focus on entrepreneurship and excellence leads to alienation among academics and students. By applying Marx's concept of alienation, it critiques the commodification of education and its effects on academic identity and knowledge production. The author argues for a transformative struggle that envisions a new paradigm for public education, advocating for alternative ways of organizing and producing knowledge that prioritize social utility over market value. This work is essential for those engaged in higher education and critical of current trends.