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History of American Higher Education

History of American Higher Education

McCarthy, Margaret Cain
Steinberg, Shirley R.

Paperback

Series: Counterpoints Primers, Book 33

General EducationGeneral World History

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ISBN10: 1433111659
ISBN13: 9781433111655
Publisher: Peter Lang
Published: Apr 28 2011
Pages: 166
Language: English
History of American Higher Education documents the fascinating evolution of American colleges and universities, touching on the historical events that shaped them, from the colonial era through the early twenty-first century. Throughout history, higher education has played an important role in the transmission of cultural identity from one generation to the next. This book outlines how, as the colonists transitioned from English rule to independence, a unique American culture began to develop and institutions of higher education evolved to prepare leaders with the intellectual and practical skills necessary to build a nation. Eventually, faith in science created an expansive knowledge industry, and the notion that an educated citizenry was required for an effective democracy expanded and diversified educational opportunities. Complete with a bibliography, this primer is an excellent and comprehensive source of information on the history and organization of higher education in the United States.

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