The Voyage of a Vice-Chancellor (Classic Reprint): With a Chapter on University, Education in the United States - Couverture souple

Name: The Voyage of a Vice-Chancellor (Classic Reprint): With a Chapter on University, Education in the United States
Author: Shipley, Arthur Everett
ISBN: 9781330997208

Shipley, Arthur Everett

9781330997208: The Voyage of a Vice-Chancellor (Classic Reprint): With a Chapter on University, Education in the United States

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ISBN 10 : 1330997204 ISBN 13 : 9781330997208

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Inside the voyage of a vice-chancellor, a front-row view of American higher education
This nonfiction travelogue follows a British university leader as he charts the facilities, traditions, and daily life of colleges across the United States. With vivid scenes from campuses, clubs, and convocation halls, the book offers contemporary insights into how American universities organize study, sport, and social life.

From the clash of ancient traditions with modern practice to the everyday details of dorms, dining halls, and student clubs, you’ll see how education, administration, and campus culture intertwine. The narrative blends anecdote, observation, and occasional humor to illuminate how classrooms, libraries, and laboratories shape the student experience.

Significant differences between English and American university systems, including course structure and exams.

Vivid portraits of campus life, including clubs, athletics, and student housing.

Observations on university governance, faculty roles, and the life of a president or chancellor.

Illustrative visits to notable institutions and a sense of the era’s educational climate.

Ideal for readers interested in higher education history, campus culture, and cross‑Atlantic comparisons.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330997204
ISBN 13: 9781330997208
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 197
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The Voyage of a Vice-Chancellor: With a Chapter on University (Classic Reprint)

Arthur Everett Shipley

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ISBN 10 : 1330997204 ISBN 13 : 9781330997208

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of diary entries written by a British university official during a tour of the United States in 1918. The entries provide a glimpse into the author's experiences and observations as he visited various universities and colleges, met with faculty members and students, and learned about the American education system. The author's insights into the similarities and differences between British and American higher education are particularly valuable, as they provide a historical perspective on the development of both systems. The author also provides commentary on the social and political climate in the United States during WWI, making this book a valuable historical document. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330997208_0

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