Why do university leaders continue to pay attention to ranking systems despite research suggesting substantial flaws? This book delves into the role of media in generating powerful images of what it means to be a world-class university and how this can create difficult scenarios for university leaders.
"This is an excellent read which gives both conceptual and empirical analysis on the mediatization of higher education. The key strength of the book is the rich data used by Stack to challenge the claimed neutrality of rankings. ... This helps readers to understand her arguments, even if readers do not have a background in media education. This book is relevant not only to communications professionals, but also policymakers, university staff, educators, as well as university students." (Dorothy Ferary, Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, June 05, 2019)