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Review of William Whyte: The University: A History in Stone, Silk and Blood
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William Whyte's book traces university history through its physical and material dimensions, exploring how institutions evolved from mobile medieval gatherings to established bureaucracies. Themes include recurring critiques of universities across centuries, the impact of new technologies, expansion pressures, and persistent forecasts of their demise — from the printing press to MOOCs — while universities continue to endure and adapt.