The Higher Learning In America A Memorandum
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
200
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/1,2 cm
Gewicht
384 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-6594-8
The Higher Learning in America: A Memorandum is a book written by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. In this book, Veblen offers a critical analysis of the American higher education system and its institutions. He argues that the system is flawed and that it has become too focused on the production of knowledge for its own sake, rather than on the practical application of that knowledge for the betterment of society.Veblen also explores the impact of capitalism on higher education, arguing that the pursuit of profit has led to a commodification of education and a prioritization of vocational training over intellectual inquiry. He further critiques the role of wealthy donors in shaping the direction of higher education and the influence of academic disciplines on the overall structure of the system.Throughout the book, Veblen offers a series of recommendations for reforming the American higher education system, including the establishment of a more democratic and inclusive system of governance, greater emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, and the promotion of critical thinking and independent inquiry.Overall, The Higher Learning in America: A Memorandum is a thought-provoking and insightful critique of the American higher education system, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing higher education in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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