Description
Book SynopsisHe chronicles the impact of litigation on college access policies, including the rise of selectivity and institutional differentiation, the decline of de jure segregation, the spread of contractual understandings of enrollment, and the triumph of vocational emphases.
Trade ReviewWritten in a rigorous yet accessible manner, Courtrooms and Classrooms is an excellent addition to any class about American educational policy or its history...highly recommended. Choice ... this book should be read widely... this work contributes to larger efforts to dislodge the mid-twentieth century as the perceived norm of higher education in the United States. Gelber has successfully debunked a long-held misconception with careful research and a well-reasoned argument and thus makes a noteworthy contribution to the historical literature. Educational Review ... Gelber's thorough, careful dive into cases demonstrates that they are a rich, underutilized vantage point from which to examine old questions and raise new queries about the history of higher education. Journal of American History
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
1. Common Schools
2. Admissions
3. Desegregation
4. Expulsion
5. Tuition
6. Child Support
Conclusion
Appendixes
A. College Access Litigation, 1860–1960
B. Common School Citations in College Admissions and Expulsion Cases, 1860–1960
C. Child Support Cases Involving College Expenses, 1920–70
Notes
Index
