Fast and Curious - A History of Shortcuts in American Education

This book examines four types of shortcuts in the history of American education-streamlined paths to vocational success, cultural sophistication, college credentials, and the efficient use of English.

List of contents

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part One: Faster and Easier
Chapter One: Shortcuts to Success: Correspondence Schools
Chapter Two: Shortcuts to Culture: Self-Education
Part Two: Faster and Harder
Chapter Three: Saving Time in Colleges and Universities
Chapter Four: The Zeal for Brevity: Simplified Spelling, Shorthand, Speed Reading
Epilogue: The Enduring Appeal of Shortcuts
Recommended Readings

About the author

Robert L. Hampel is a professor of education at the University of Delaware. From 2002 to 2011 he was the Secretary/Treasurer of the History of Education Society.

Summary

This book examines four types of shortcuts in the history of American education-streamlined paths to vocational success, cultural sophistication, college credentials, and the efficient use of English.

Product details

• Authors: Robert L Hampel, Robert L. Hampel, Hampel Robert L.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2017
• EAN: 9781475836929
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-3692-9
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; USA, EDUCATION / History, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, EDUCATION / Reference, History of Education, United States of America, USA