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Bourdieu and Academic Capitalism: Faculty "Habitus" in Materials Science and Engineering
- The Journal of Higher Education
- The Ohio State University Press
- Volume 83, Number 4, July/August 2012
- pp. 558-581
- 10.1353/jhe.2012.0025
- Article
- Additional Information
We present Bourdieu's notions of field, capital, "habitus," and strategy and how these concepts apply today in light of academic capitalism using an empirical study of faculty work in one specific field in engineering that exemplifies current tendencies brought by academic capitalism. We conclude with a discussion of practical implications.