American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century: Social, Political, and Economic Challenges
Colleges and universities are among the most cherishedۥand controversialۥinstitutions in the United States. In this updated edition of A History of American Higher Education, John R. Thelin offers welcome perspective on the triumphs and crises of this highly influential sector in American life.
Thelin€s work has distinguished itself as the most wide-ranging and engaging account of the origins and evolution of America's institutions of higher learning. This edition brings the discussion of perennial hot-button issues such as big-time sports programs up to date and addresses such current areas of contention as the changing role of governing boards and the financial challenges posed by the economic downturn.
Country | USA |
Brand | Johns Hopkins University Press |
Manufacturer | Johns Hopkins University Press |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | Illustrated |
Model | Illustrated |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9781421402673 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |