From the reviews: "... there are some pearls of new knowledge, especially from papers based on empirical studies rather than high-level policy analysis. [...] This collection of papers provides a useful reference for anyone interested in international trends in governance and management. The volume highlights how historial and cultural factors remain an important influence in the way that systems and institutions respond differently to common global, social and economic trends." (Maddy McMaster, University of Melbourne, Australia in Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, (26:1) "This book addresses from a multinational perspective the vital role of institutional governance in its myriad dimensions. ... Contributors to this volume represent nine countries. ... The main strengths of this volume rest in its intellectual integrity and international scope. ... This book serves as a valuable reference for the higher education governance scholar. ... This volume provides an excellent representative look at strategic issues surrounding higher education governance from a multinational perspective. This book will serve well the strategic planner and policy maker." (James S. Taylor, Planning for Higher Education, Vol. 33 (2), 2005)