Ten Years at Yale (Classic Reprint): A Series of Papers on Certain Defects in the University, World of Today - Couverture souple

George Frederick Gundelfinger

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331437431 ISBN 13 : 9781331437437

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover a blunt, eye-opening critique of American university life drawn from Yale’s early 20th‑century scene.

This volume blends sharp humor with moral pointers, urging readers to rethink prestige, teaching, and student life.

Through a series of candid observations, the author challenges the motives behind campus trends—from the lure of foreign study and the cult of the text-book to the quest for fame among teachers. It offers a forceful argument for moral leadership and reform within higher education, calling for action over complacent quietness.

• A clear take on the pressures of prestige, the teaching profession, and how professors shape the classroom.
• Thoughtful critique of how textbooks, publishing, and reform efforts influence learning.
• Ideas for fostering genuine character and reform-minded leadership in universities.
• Historical perspective that frames campus culture and the push toward moral improvement.

Ideal for readers interested in campus history, higher education reform, and the dynamics of Yale’s era, this edition speaks to anyone curious about how moral leadership can reshape a university.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331437431
• ISBN 13: 9781331437437
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 223
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