Unequal Colleges in the Age of Disparity

Based on quantitative comparisons of colleges since the 1970s, Charles Clotfelter reveals that despite the civil rights revolution, billions spent on financial aid, and the commitment of colleges to greater equality, stratification in higher education has grown starker. He explains why undergraduate education¿unequal in 1970¿is even more so today.

About the author

Charles T. Clotfelter is Z. Smith Reynolds Professor of Public Policy Studies at Duke University.

Summary

Based on quantitative comparisons of colleges since the 1970s, Charles Clotfelter reveals that despite the civil rights revolution, billions spent on financial aid, and the commitment of colleges to greater equality, stratification in higher education has grown starker. He explains why undergraduate education—unequal in 1970—is even more so today.

Product details

• Authors: Charles T Clotfelter, Charles T. Clotfelter, Clotfelter Charles T.
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2017
• EAN: 9780674975712
• ISBN: 978-0-674-97571-2
• No. of pages: 448
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher