A History of American Higher Education

John R. Thelin

Thelin’s book walks you through the entire history of college and universities in America. He covers the cultural and political issues that arose during each era, from class issues that sprung up from their very beginnings in the late 18th century to modern issues like adjunct labor and compensation for student athletes. The evolution of higher education reflects and influences American culture as a whole, shown here through a thorough exploration of both.

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