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Closed minds? : politics and ideology in American universities /

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"From interviews, focus groups, and a national survey, paints a comprehensive picture of today's campus political attitudes. Contrasts the current climate of disengagement with the original civic mission of American colleges and universities, and suggests how universities can reclaim and s...

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Main Author: Smith, Bruce L. R.
Other Authors: Fritschler, A. Lee, 1937-, Mayer, Jeremy D.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2008]
Subjects:
Education, Higher > Political aspects > United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"From interviews, focus groups, and a national survey, paints a comprehensive picture of today's campus political attitudes. Contrasts the current climate of disengagement with the original civic mission of American colleges and universities, and suggests how universities can reclaim and strengthen their place in the nation's political and civic life"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 278 pages :) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-268) and index.
ISBN:9780815701866
0815701861