American Higher Education - A History

Informationen zum Autor Christopher J. Lucas is Professor of Higher Education and Policy Studies, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. He is the author of New Faculty (Palgrave Macmillan, 2002) . Klappentext The roots of controversy surrounding higher education in the US extend deep into the past. This original, incisive history goes far in offering a needed sense of perspective on current debates over such issues as access, costs, academic quality, social equity, and curricula. Eminently readable and always lively, this timely historical account is sure to be an invaluable resource for assessing the present condition and future prospects of American colleges and universities. Zusammenfassung The roots of controversy surrounding higher education in the US extend deep into the past. This original, incisive history goes far in offering a needed sense of perspective on current debates over such issues as access, costs, academic quality, social equity, and curricula. Eminently readable and always lively, this timely historical account is sure to be an invaluable resource for assessing the present condition and future prospects of American colleges and universities.

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• Authors: Christopher J Lucas, Christopher J. Lucas, NA NA
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.04.2006
• EAN: 9781403972897
• ISBN: 978-1-4039-7289-7
• No. of pages: 397
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; B, History, Sociology, Historiography, History of Education, Sociology, general, higher education, Education—History, History, general, Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies Collection, education;higher education;history