Ten Years at Yale: A Series of Papers on Certain Defects in the University

George Frederick Gundelfinger

ISBN 10: 1331437431 / ISBN 13: 9781331437437

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book, written in the early 20th century, provides a historical account of student life at Yale, seen through the eyes of the author who spent ten years at the university as a student and faculty member. The author provides a firsthand account of the widespread use of tutoring among students. He argues that tutoring is unfair to students who cannot afford it and that it prevents students from developing their own critical thinking skills. Additionally, the author explores the idea of insanity, arguing that universities create both lunatics and maniacs. Lunatics are characterized by their inability to concentrate, while maniacs are characterized by their obsessive focus on a single idea. The author believes that the best minds are those that can alternate between these two states. The book provides a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the challenges and opportunities of higher education. 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.

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• Titolo: Ten Years at Yale: A Series of Papers on Certain Defects in the University
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1331437431
• ISBN 13: 9781331437437
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Motivational

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Riassunto

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.