A History of American Higher Education

by John R. Thelin

Book Overview

Colleges and universities are among the most cherished--and controversial--institutions in the United States. In this updated edition of A History of American Higher Education , John R. Thelin offers welcome perspective on the triumphs and crises of this highly influential sector in American life. Thelin's work has distinguished itself as the most wide-ranging and engaging account of the origins and evolution of America's institutions of higher learning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142140267X
• ISBN13: 9781421402673
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 to 22 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary