American Higher Education, Second Edition: A History |  | Author: Christopher J. Lucas
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 1403972893
Dewey Decimal Number: 378.7309
EAN: 9781403972897
ASIN: 1403972893
Publication Date: April 2, 2006
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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. Book DescriptionWhen Christopher Lucas's classic book was released a decade ago, it changed the education community's perception of higher education. Now, the long-awaited, second-edition of this important text has arrived. American Higher Education offers students a much needed sense of perspective on current debates over such issues as access, costs, academic quality, social equity, and curricula. Updated throughout, the new edition also includes new sections covering teacher education, teacher institutes of the 1800s, and a discussion of the intrusion of a market-driven ideology into academia. |
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 Worth A Read February 7, 2009
AJC83 (Kentucky USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A very well written history of American higher education. It is particularly suited for those new to the field who want a readable history to help put into context the current status of American higher education.
Excellent historicial literature November 27, 2008
Qween (Chicago IL)
This book was a journey through the origins of higher education. It makes sense looking at where we are today, and what directions we still need to go. Great book for every educator...
 American Higher Education October 3, 2008
Alpha Jewel
This item is a must have for all interested in pursuing a career in Higher Education Leadership. This book contains a wealth of information that will assist any administrator in efficiently running his or her institution of Higher Learning.
Great Resource July 20, 2007
Mark W. Pontious
I need this book for a class I am taking and it has been great so far.
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better over time April 2, 2006
R Smith (chicago, il)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
If you have to own *one* history of higher ed. book, then this one is probably it. It is comprehensive and - despite the fact the author is a tenured professor - is readable. I think it is also better than another recent of history of higher ed. text by Thelin, which focuses mostly on the 30 or 40 most selective universities, paying little attention to the institutions that educate the vast majority of the rest of us.
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