conrad heckman james heberling (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes Lafayette College during the latter half of the 19th Century, using it as a microcosm through which to examine the growth and changes to higher education in America during that period. The author argues that Lafayette's transformation from a small, local college into a nationally recognized institution of higher learning was part of a broader trend in American higher education, which saw the rise of research universities and the professionalization of the professoriate. The book also examines the ways in which Lafayette's curriculum and student life changed in response to the demands of the new industrial economy and the growing emphasis on science and technology. Ultimately, this book will appeal to those interested in the history of higher education in the United States and those interested in Lafayette College specifically. 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.