Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction 1
5. 1. Devolution or Devilution 21
6. 2. A Blip in History or a Slip in the Academy? 35
7. 3. Budget Cuts or Buttercups 51
8. 4. If It Can’t Be Counted It Doesn’t Count 73
9. 5. Is The Future Now? 99
10. 6. The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be, Or Is It? 121
11. 7. A Thought Experiment 147
12. 8. Being Honest, Being Decent, Being Informed 165
13. 9. Some Evolving Partnerships in a Changing Environment 185
14. 10. Conclusion 205
15. References 213
16. Index 219