Description
Book SynopsisIdentifies and explains the sources of stratification that differentiate colleges and universities in the United States. The authors use quantitative analysis to map the contours of this system. They then explain the mechanisms that sustain it and illustrate the ways in which rising institutional inequality has limited individual opportunity.
Trade Review“
Unequal Higher Education is well-conceptualized, rigorous, and thought-provoking—a welcome addition to higher education literature. This book is a must-read.” -- Michael S. Harris * author of How to Get Tenure: Strategies for Successfully Navigating the Process *
“To reverse inequality, Taylor and Cantwell make the case for less – not more – competition in higher education. Their analysis is convincing and gives a much needed update to the literature." -- Nicholas W. Hillman * University of Wisconsin-Madison *
"Pay rises for US faculty members remain low for third year in a row," by Chris Woolston * Nature *
Science of Politics podcast interview with Brendan Cantwell * Science of Politics podcast *
"More Diverse, Still Stratified: Colleges Fall Short on Offering 'Good Value' Spots" by Peter Monaghan * Chronicle of Higher Education *
"‘Unequal Higher Education’ Authors discuss new book on inequities facing students and institutions," by Scott Jaschik * Inside Higher Education *
"How Chasing Prestige Is Starting to Strain Some Elite Institutions" by Dan Bauman
https://www.chronicle.com/article/How-Chasing-Prestige-Is/247545 * Chronicle of Higher Education *
"A well-researched, thoughtful, thorough, and convincing argument that not only adds to the current literature but calls for the current stewards and beneficiaries of higher education to take action to correct the climate and course of unequal higher education." * Teachers College Record *
" Recommended." * Choice *
"Can ‘White Resentment’ Help Explain Higher-Education Cuts?" by Eric Kelderman
https://www.chronicle.com/article/Can-White-Resentment-/247921?utm_source=atutm_medium=encid=atsource=amssourceId=4906530 * Chronicle of Higher Education *
“This book gives an in-depth description of the unique challenges and benefits associated with each type of institution, including the recent and detrimental emergence of Vulnerable institutions….a necessary read not only for higher education stakeholders, but also the general public.” * The Review of Higher Education *
Table of ContentsContents
Introduction: Unequal Higher Education
1 The Roots of Unequal Higher Education
2 A Field Account of Unequal Higher Education
3 Mapping Unequal Higher Education
4 Unequal Public Higher Education: Stratification and Drift
5 Unequal Private Higher Education: Persistent Inequalities
6 Unequal Higher Education and Student Opportunity
7 Consequences of Unequal Higher Education: Student Success and Mortgaged Futures
8 Contesting Unequal Higher Education
Appendix
Acknowledgments
References
Index
