The Higher Education: A Plea for Making It Accessible to All (Classic Reprint): An Address Delivered at the Annual Commencement of the University of Michigan, June 26, 1879 - Couverture souple

Angell, James Burrill

9781333333874: The Higher Education: A Plea for Making It Accessible to All (Classic Reprint): An Address Delivered at the Annual Commencement of the University of Michigan, June 26, 1879

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Higher education should be accessible to all, not the privilege of a few. This address makes a clear case for opening the gates of colleges and universities to every student with desire and talent, rich or poor.

Drawing on the social and political importance of a democratic academy, the speaker argues that learning fuels civic life, reduces class divisions, and strengthens the whole state. The talk surveys how public funding, private generosity, and church support have shaped American colleges, and why widespread access benefits society beyond individual achievement.

Why open access strengthens democracy and local leadership across towns and villages.

How the diffusion of educated minds can counter elitism and promote public welfare.

Historical examples of endowments, state support, and the role of national policy in higher education.

The idea that the benefits of learning spread through graduates to families and communities.

Ideal for readers of education history, public policy, and leaders seeking a fairer path to higher learning.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1333333870
ISBN 13: 9781333333874
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Nombre de pages: 25
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The Higher Education: A Plea for Making It Accessible to All (Classic Reprint)

James Burrill Angell

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book argues that higher education ought to be accessible to all classes in society, not just the wealthy, as this benefits the individual, society at large, and the advancement of knowledge itself. The author presents historical examples and explores the ways in which education can bridge class and social divides, empower individuals from humble backgrounds, and stimulate societal progress. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes that ensuring the accessibility of education is not only a just and equitable endeavor but also essential for fostering a prosperous and thriving society where all individuals have the opportunity to reach their full potential. 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 9781333333874_0

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