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Iain M posted: "Cornford's 'Microcosmographia Academica' (1908) remains my favourite satire on academic politics. For those unfamiliar with it, it takes the form of being a guide to the young academic interested in gaining influence, and contains the warning, "...and may"

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A Satire on Academic Politics

by Iain M

Cornford's 'Microcosmographia Academica' (1908) remains my favourite satire on academic politics. For those unfamiliar with it, it takes the form of being a guide to the young academic interested in gaining influence, and contains the warning, "...and may your soul (if you have a soul) find mercy!" Despite being a little dated in parts, it […]

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Iain M | August 3, 2018 at 6:30 am | Tags: Academia, Cornford, Education, Higher Education, Humour, Public Engagement, Satire, Universities | Categories: Society | URL: https://wp.me/p6Hgwz-6M

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