what does altbach mean by the idea that colleges and universities are both centers and peripheries

What does Altbach mean by the idea that colleges and universities are both centers and peripheries? What is the relationship between the two? Do you agree with this assertion within the context of American higher education? Why or why not?

Two paragraphs

  • Altbach, Philip G. Global Perspectives on Higher Education. Johns Hopkins University Press. Chapter 11 will help