Description:
Argues that rankings and indicators are constitutive elements of global knowledge governance
Explores how higher education and innovation policies have become central aspects in national economic competitiveness
Examines the history of rankings, their politicization, their shifting practices and growing fragmentation
Review Quotes: "The core strength of this book lies in its broad historical analysis of how global rankings have evolved over time. ... Overall this book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of global rankings for public management over time and of how higher education ... . the way the authors present historical background afforded me a holistic view of how and why higher education has been associated with global rankings and competitiveness for more than a decade." (Busra Kulakoglu, Educational Review, Vol. 74 (3), 2022)