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Book SynopsisTakes a long historical perspective on the evolution of education in our culture to analyze the state of higher ed in America. Will interest university administrators, faculties in the arts and sciences, policy-makers in academia, government, foundations, and the general public seeking a handle on American politics and education.
Table of ContentsPart I. Historical Background: 1. Medieval monasteries; 2. The university in Europe; 3. The American University to 1968; 4. The retreat from 1968; Part II. Dissolution? Introduction: 5. Governance and boards; 6. Budget wars; 7. The scandal of academe; 8. Exchanging beliefs: the anti-enlightenment, from humanities to technologies; 9. Transformations, takeovers, closings; 10. Conclusions: new directions?
