A History of American Higher EducationColleges 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. This edition brings the discussion of perennial hot-button issues such as big-time sports programs up to date and addresses such current areas of contention as the changing role of governing boards and the financial challenges posed by the economic downturn. |
Contents
1 Colleges in the Colonial Era | 1 |
CollegeBuilding 1785 to 1860 | 41 |
Resilience in American Higher Education 1860 to 1890 | 74 |
UniversityBuilders 1880 to 1910 | 110 |
America Goes to College 1890 to 1920 | 155 |
Expansion and Reforms in Higher Education 1920 to 1945 | 205 |
Higher Educations Golden Age 1945 to 1970 | 260 |
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