The War Against the Professions The Impact of Politics and Economics on the Idea of University |
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| Author:
| Slater, Judith J.
Callejo Pérez, David M.
Fain, Stephen M. |
| Series title: | Transgressions: Cultural Studies and Education Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-8790-532-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $47.00 |
Book Description:
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The modern American university has, for more than a century, been the frontier where those who aspired to social and economic advancement ventured. Initially, the guides for the aspirants were the professors, who having earned the trust of both the general public and practitioners, provided the necessary foundation for entry into the profession.
The modern American university has, for more than a century, been the frontier where those who aspired to social and economic advancement ventured. Initially, the guides for the aspirants were the professors, who having earned the trust of both the general public and practitioners, provided the necessary foundation for entry into the profession.