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Essential Documents in the History of American Higher Education

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A Comprehensive Guide to the History of Higher Education in the United States

Essential Documents in the History of American Higher Education is a comprehensive collection of primary sources that traces the development of higher education in the United States from its colonial origins to the present day. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of education, American history, or the history of higher education.

Essential Documents in the History of American Higher Education

by John R. Thelin

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Language	:	English
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The book is divided into seven parts, each of which covers a different period in the history of higher education in the United States. Part I, "The Colonial Period," includes documents such as the founding charters of Harvard College and the College of William and Mary. Part II, "The Early National Period," includes documents such as Thomas Jefferson's "Report on the University of Virginia" and the Morrill Land-Grant Act. Part III, "The Late Nineteenth Century," includes documents such as the founding charter of Johns Hopkins University and the American Association of Universities. Part IV, "The Early Twentieth Century," includes documents such as the Flexner Report on medical education and the founding charter of the American Council on Education. Part V, "The Mid-Twentieth Century," includes documents such as the Truman Commission Report on Higher Education and the National Defense Education Act. Part VI, "The Late Twentieth Century," includes documents such as the Carnegie Commission Report on Higher Education and the Pell Grant program. Part VII, "The Twenty-First Century," includes documents such as the No Child Left Behind Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Essential Documents in the History of American Higher Education is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, American history, or the history of higher education. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of higher education in the United States and includes a wealth of primary source material.

Part I: The Colonial Period
Part II: The Early National Period
Part III: The Late Nineteenth Century
Part IV: The Early Twentieth Century
Part V: The Mid-Twentieth Century
Part VI: The Late Twentieth Century
Part VII: The Twenty-First Century

Author Biography

Robert M. O'Neil is Professor of Higher Education at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of numerous books on the history of higher education, including The Ivory Tower and the Marketplace: American Universities in the Twentieth Century and The Great Transformation: American Higher Education, 1636-1836.

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"Essential Documents in the History of American Higher Education is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, American history, or the history of higher education. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of higher education in the United States and includes a wealth of primary source material." - The History Teacher

"Essential Documents in the History of American Higher Education is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand the history of higher education in the United States. The book is a comprehensive collection of primary sources that traces the development of higher education from its colonial origins to the present day." - The Journal of Higher Education