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Book SynopsisThis book is a 'must read' for every parent who has ever signed a check for tuition, every student who has ever wondered where all the distinguished professors are hiding, and everyone else who has ever questioned what faculty do with themselves all day.
Trade ReviewA provocative, insightful and, at times, outrageous book....Huber's analysis...contributes to...understanding the cost crisis in higher education. -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * Insight *
Writing with grace and good humor, Huber (a former administrator at Hunter College) begins, as good educators often do, by posing the right questions. A witty and erudite read...that measures sacrosanct academia against the decade's new high standardsof quality and productivity. -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * Kirkus *
Mr. Huber has written a delightfully wry, clear headed critique of the values of academics. -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * The Washington Times *
His lucid treatment is of interest for any reader who is befuddled by the curious and disturbing state of affairs at many U.S. universities. -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * Small Press Book Review *
Huber's book...conveys a strong message: Universities are not working well, and reform is long overdue. Who is listening?> -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * Star Tribune *
... an invaluable primer for anyone interested in understanding the peculiar culture of the university. * Insight *
A provocative, insightful and, at times, outrageous book....Huber's analysis...contributes to...understanding the cost crisis in higher education. -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * Insight *
Writing with grace and good humor, Huber (a former administrator at Hunter College) begins, as good educators often do, by posing the right questions. A witty and erudite read...that measures sacrosanct academia against the decade's new high standards of quality and productivity. -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * Kirkus *
Mr. Huber has written a delightfully wry, clear headed critique of the values of academics. -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * The Washington Times *
His lucid treatment is of interest for any reader who is befuddled by the curious and disturbing state of affairs at many U.S. universities. -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * Small Press Book Review *
Huber's book...conveys a strong message: Universities are not working well, and reform is long overdue. Who is listening? -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * Star Tribune *
...eminently sensible. -- Daniel S. Cheever, Jr., President, Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation * Cross Currents *
