American Higher Education, Second Edition - 2nd Edition by Christopher J Lucas (Paperback)

About the Book

A lively historical account of colleges and universities in America--from their earliest beginnings to the "canon deabtes" of the 1990s. Eminently readable and always lively, America's Higher Education is certain to become a valuable resource for assessing the present condition and future prospects of American colleges and universities.

Book Synopsis

The roots of controversy surrounding higher education in the US extend deep into the past. This original, incisive history goes far in offering a needed sense of perspective on current debates over such issues as access, costs, academic quality, social equity, and curricula. Eminently readable and always lively, this timely historical account is sure to be an invaluable resource for assessing the present condition and future prospects of American colleges and universities.

Review Quotes

" fills a gap in the literature of the history of higher education...valuable and useful we should applaud and thank Lucas for having produced a text that many will find enlightening and highly useful "--"History of Education Quarterly"
"With economy and clarity Lucas illuminates current issues of higher education."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Lucas's book not only provides a solid history of American higher education but also an intriguing look at modern developments Clearly written and fully documented, the book is a pleasure to read."--"Educational Studies"
"The book does an admirable job of linking the developments of American
higher education with its European origins, more fully integrates marginalized groups than...many other earlier historians, and is compelling on the subject of curricular history...."--"Harvard Educational Review"
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"The book does an admirable job of linking the developments of American
higher education with its European origins, more fully integrates marginalized groups than...many other earlier historians, and is compelling on the subject of curricular history...."--"Harvard Educational Review"

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"The book does an admirable job of linking the developments of American
higher education with its European origins, more fully integrates marginalized groups than...many other earlier historians, and is compelling on the subject of curricular history...."-- "Harvard Educational Review"

.,."fills a gap in the literature of the history of higher education...valuable and useful...we should applaud and thank Lucas for having produced a text that many will find enlightening and highly useful..."--"History of Education Quarterly"
"With economy and clarity...Lucas illuminates current issues of higher education."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Lucas's book not only provides a solid history of American higher education but also an intriguing look at modern developments...Clearly written and fully documented, the book is a pleasure to read."--"Educational Studies"
"The book does an admirable job of linking the developments of American
higher education with its European origins, more fully integrates marginalized groups than...many other earlier historians, and is compelling on the subject of curricular history...."--"Harvard Educational Review"

."..fills a gap in the literature of the history of higher education...valuable and useful...we should applaud and thank Lucas for having produced a text that many will find enlightening and highly useful..."--"History of Education Quarterly"
"With economy and clarity...Lucas illuminates current issues of higher education."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Lucas's book not only provides a solid history of American higher education but also an intriguing look at modern developments...Clearly written and fully documented, the book is a pleasure to read."--"Educational Studies"
"The book does an admirable job of linking the developments of American
higher education with its European origins, more fully integrates marginalized groups than...many other earlier historians, and is compelling on the subject of curricular history...."--"Harvard Educational Review"

" ... fills a gap in the literature of the history of higher education...valuable and useful ... we should applaud and thank Lucas for having produced a text that many will find enlightening and highly useful ... " -- History of Education Quarterly
" With economy and clarity ... Lucas illuminates current issues of higher education. " -- Publishers Weekly
" Lucas ' s book not only provides a solid history of American higher education but also an intriguing look at modern developments ... Clearly written and fully documented, the book is a pleasure to read. " -- Educational Studies
"The book does an admirable job of linking the developments of American
higher education with its European origins, more fully integrates marginalized groups than...many other earlier historians, and is compelling on the subject of curricular history...."-- Harvard Educational Review

" ... fills a gap in the literature of the history of higher education...valuable and useful... we should applaud and thank Lucas for having produced a text that many will find enlightening and highly useful... " -- "History of Education Quarterly"
" With economy and clarity... Lucas illuminates current issues of higher education." -- "Publishers Weekly"
" Lucas' s book not only provides a solid history of American higher education but also an intriguing look at modern developments... Clearly written and fully documented, the book is a pleasure to read." -- "Educational Studies"
"The book does an admirable job of linking the developments of American
higher education with its European origins, more fully integrates marginalized groups than...many other earlier historians, and is compelling on the subject of curricular history...."--"Harvard Educational Review"

..."fills a gap in the literature of the history of higher education...valuable and useful...we should applaud and thank Lucas for having produced a text that many will find enlightening and highly useful..."--"History of Education Quarterly"
"With economy and clarity...Lucas illuminates current issues of higher education."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Lucas's book not only provides a solid history of American higher education but also an intriguing look at modern developments...Clearly written and fully documented, the book is a pleasure to read."--"Educational Studies"
"The book does an admirable job of linking the developments of American
higher education with its European origins, more fully integrates marginalized groups than...many other earlier historians, and is compelling on the subject of curricular history...."--"Harvard Educational Review"

About the Author

Christopher J. Lucas is Professor of Higher Education and Policy Studies, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. He is the author of New Faculty (Palgrave Macmillan, 2002).