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Higher Education Systems.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the history, theory, and practice of higher education, covering topics such as the purposes of higher education, the different types of institutions, and the challenges facing higher education today.
Provides a detailed history of higher education in the United States, from its colonial origins to the present day. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of higher education.
Explores the challenges and opportunities facing higher education in the 21st century. Crow argues that higher education needs to adapt to the changing needs of students and the economy.
Argues that the traditional university is in crisis and that we need to rethink the purpose and structure of higher education.
Examines the increasing commercialization of higher education and its impact on the quality of education.
Argues that higher education should be focused on serving the public good, rather than simply preparing students for the job market.
Examines the role that higher education plays in perpetuating social inequality.
Examines the legal challenges facing higher education, such as affirmative action and free speech.
Explores the future of higher education and argues that we need to find a way to make it more affordable and accessible to all students.
Argues that the corporatization of higher education is destroying the quality of education.
Explores the role that the humanities should play in higher education.
Provides students with a practical guide to navigating the college experience.
Provides parents with information about the college admissions process and how to choose the right college for their child.
Provides a ranking of the best colleges in the United States.
Provides a list of colleges that the author believes will have a positive impact on students' lives.
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