Description: American Higher Education in the Twenty-first Century : Social, Political, and Economic Challenges, Paperback by Bastedo, Michael N. (EDT); Altbach, Philip G. (EDT); Gumport, Patricia J. (EDT), ISBN 1421444402, ISBN-13 9781421444406, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Now in its fifth edition! An indispensable reference for anyone concerned with the future of American colleges and universities. Whether it is advances in information technology, organized social movements, or racial inequality and social class stratification, higher education serves as a lens for examining significant issues within American society. First published in 1998, American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century offers a comprehensive introduction to the complex realities of American higher education, including its history, financing, governance, and relationship with the states and federal government. This thoroughly revised edition brings the classic volume completely up to date. Each chapter has been rewritten to address major recent issues in higher education, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the movement for racial justice, and turmoil in the for-profit sector. Three entirely new chapters cover broad-access colleges, race and racism, and organized social movements. Reflecting on the implications of ethnic and socioeconomic diversity within higher education, th also grapples with growing concerns about the responsiveness and future of the academy. No other book covers such wide-ranging issues under the broader theme of higher education's relationship to society. Highly acclaimed and incorporating cutting-edge research, American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century is now more useful and engaging than ever. Contributors: Michael N. Bastedo, Philip G. Altbach, Patricia J. Gumport, Peter Riley Bahr, Joy Blanchard, Julia Brickfield, Michael Brown, Katherine S. Cho, Daniela Conde, Charles H. F. Davis III, Hans de Wit, Peter D. Eckel, Martin Finkelstein, Denisa Gándara, Liliana M. Garces, Roger L. Geiger, Leslie D. Gonzales, Jillian Leigh Gross, Jessica Harris, Nicholas Hillman, Julia Rose Karpicz, Robert Kelchen, Adrianna Kezar, Lisa R. Lattuca, Demetri Morgan, Rebecca Natow, Anna Neumann, Audrey Peek, Laura W. Perna, Gary Rhoades, Tykeia N. Robinson, Roman Ruiz, Wonson Ryu, Lauren T. Schudde, Jeffrey C. Sun, David A. Tandberg
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Book Title: American Higher Education in the Twenty-first Century : Social, P
Number of Pages: 576 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: American Higher Education in the 21st Century : Social, Political, and Economic Challenges
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Item Height: 1.6 in
Subject: Higher, History
Publication Year: 2023
Features: New Edition
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 28.6 Oz
Author: Philip G. Altbach
Item Length: 9 in
Subject Area: Education
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
