TY - JOUR
AU - Altbach, Philip G.
AB -  Student Politics in the Third World Philip G. Altbach Comparative Education Center University of Buffalo, State University of New York Student political activism remains a key issue for Third World universities - and frequently for political systems as well.' Students continue to be politically active and involved, and on occasion contribute to political unrest. There are considerable national variations and the scope and pace of student politics change over time and across national boundaries. But the issue remains one of the most important for higher education administrators, planners, and for government officials. In the 1980s, the contrast between continued political activism among students in the Third World and relative quiet in the industrialized nations of Western Europe and North America is dramatic. This essay considers some of the reasons for this contrast as well as the key factors relating to student activism in the Third World. Third World student activism is a complex phenomenon which has implications for both university and society. Student politics is generally viewed by those in authority as a negative factor - something to be eliminated from academic life. Indeed, student politics sometimes affects higher education and on occasions sweeps beyond the campus to 
TI - Student Politics in the Third World
JF - Asian Journal of Social Science
DO - 10.1163/080382484X00120
DA - 1984-01-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/brill/student-politics-in-the-third-world-AXOcE57WGu
SP - 1
EP - 17
VL - 12
IS - 2
DP - DeepDyve
ER -