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All the Essential Half-Truths about Higher Education

George Dennis O'Brien

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Description:In this refreshing and original exploration, George Dennis O'Brien looks at higher education in America. O'Brien argues that to debate intelligently the future of education we must stop focusing on its ideals and look instead at its institutions. He does this by addressing nine half-truths, such as whether low cost public education benefits the least advantaged in society, and goes on to examine how accurately they reflect the true state of higher education. The result is a thought-provoking discussion of the present challenges and future prospects of American higher education. O'Brien's historical overview of the transition from 19th-century denominational colleges to 20th-century research-driven and largely secular ones is provocative. Cleverly written and well-focused, the book addresses the financial pressures facing higher education and asks vital questions about cutbacks and curricula.OCo"Publishers Weekly" Lively, engaging, and richly suggestive. OCoFrancis Oakley, "Commonweal"O'Brien employs calm, powerful reason, without sensationalism. His perspective is illuminating. . . . "All the Essential Half-Truths About Higher Education" is one of the wisest and most useful treatments of American higher education. OCoJohn Attarian, "Detroit News""We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with All the Essential Half-Truths about Higher Education. To get started finding All the Essential Half-Truths about Higher Education, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: In this refreshing and original exploration, George Dennis O'Brien looks at higher education in America. O'Brien argues that to debate intelligently the future of education we must stop focusing on its ideals and look instead at its institutions. He does this by addressing nine half-truths, such as whether low cost public education benefits the least advantaged in society, and goes on to examine how accurately they reflect the true state of higher education. The result is a thought-provoking discussion of the present challenges and future prospects of American higher education. O'Brien's historical overview of the transition from 19th-century denominational colleges to 20th-century research-driven and largely secular ones is provocative. Cleverly written and well-focused, the book addresses the financial pressures facing higher education and asks vital questions about cutbacks and curricula.OCo"Publishers Weekly" Lively, engaging, and richly suggestive. OCoFrancis Oakley, "Commonweal"O'Brien employs calm, powerful reason, without sensationalism. His perspective is illuminating. . . . "All the Essential Half-Truths About Higher Education" is one of the wisest and most useful treatments of American higher education. OCoJohn Attarian, "Detroit News""We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with All the Essential Half-Truths about Higher Education. To get started finding All the Essential Half-Truths about Higher Education, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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