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.

Sommario

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

Info autore

By Robert L. Hampel

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Robert L Hampel, Robert L. Hampel, Hampel Robert L.
• Editore: Rowman and Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2017
• EAN: 9781475836936
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-3693-6
• Pagine: 192
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; USA, EDUCATION / History, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, EDUCATION / Reference, History of Education, United States of America, USA