Essential Documents in the History of American Higher Education

Presents primary sources that chart the social, intellectual, political, and cultural history of American colleges and universities from the seventeenth century to the present. This book introduces sections with brief headnotes establishing the context for each source.

About the author

John R. Thelin is University Research Professor and a member of the Educational Policy Studies Department at the University of Kentucky. His many books include A History of American Higher Education and Games Colleges Play: Scandal and Reform in Intercollegiate Athletics, both published by Johns Hopkins.

Summary

Reflecting the richness of three centuries of American higher education, this complex and nuanced collection will be an essential resource for students of the history of education.

Product details

• Authors: John R. Thelin, John R. (University of Kentucky) Thelin
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 18 to 22
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2014
• EAN: 9781421414225
• ISBN: 978-1-4214-1422-5
• No. of pages: 384
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries