Liberal Arts at the Brink

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Liberal Arts at the Brink

Author	: Victor E. Ferrall
File Size	: 43,8 Mb
Publisher	: Harvard University Press
Language	: English
Release Date	: 15 March 2011
ISBN	: 9780674049727
Pages	: 303 pages

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Liberal Arts at the Brink by Victor E. Ferrall Book PDF Summary

Liberal arts colleges represent a tiny portion of the higher education market, yet produce a stunning percentage of America’s leaders. But the demand for career-related education has pressured them to become vocational, distorting their mission and core values. This book is a wake-up call for everyone who values liberal arts education.

Liberal Arts at the Brink by Victor E. Ferrall

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