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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 a...

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Main Author: Lucas, Christopher J. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.
Edition:Second Edition.
Subjects:
Education.
Higher Education.
History of Education.
History, general.
Sociology, general.
Education > History.
Education, Higher.
History.
Sociology.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XIII, 397 pages)
ISBN:9781137108418
DOI:10.1007/978-1-137-10841-8