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The Liberal Arts College Movement

The Liberal Arts College Movement

Palmer, Archie MacInnes
Hoover, Herbert

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral EducationRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1258332248
ISBN13: 9781258332242
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: May 12 2012
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Liberal Arts College Movement by Archie MacInnes Palmer is a comprehensive account of the history and evolution of liberal arts colleges in America. The book traces the development of these institutions from their origins in the early 19th century to the present day, examining the various factors that have shaped their growth and evolution over time.Palmer explores the unique characteristics of liberal arts colleges, including their emphasis on a broad, interdisciplinary education, their commitment to small class sizes and close student-faculty relationships, and their focus on developing critical thinking and communication skills. He also examines the challenges that liberal arts colleges have faced over the years, including financial pressures, changing demographics, and shifting educational priorities.Throughout the book, Palmer draws on a wide range of sources, including historical documents, personal accounts, and interviews with educators and administrators. He provides a detailed analysis of the various forces that have shaped the liberal arts college movement, from the rise of industrialization and urbanization to the impact of World War II and the changing landscape of higher education in the 21st century.Overall, The Liberal Arts College Movement offers a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most important trends in American higher education. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and future of liberal arts colleges, as well as for educators and policymakers seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities facing these institutions in the 21st century.Contributing Authors Include Robert Lincoln Kelly, Ray Lyman Wilbur, John H. Finley, And Many Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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